Football Superstars: Manchester United Rule

Name: Football Superstars: Manchester United Rule
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781804539972
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By Simon Mugford

Series: Football Superstars

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Get ready to meet the mighty Manchester United in this action-packed, fun-filled guide for young fans! Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated with Dan Green's hilarious cartoon-style artwork, this book takes readers on a journey through the club's incredible history: from legendary players like George Best... Read More

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Fully illustrated, unofficial biography of Manchester United football club. The Football Superstars series aims to build a love of reading from a young age, especially among sports-loving children who are reluctant readers.

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Packed with jaw-dropping facts, unforgettable matches, and awesome illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to one of the world's greatest football clubs. Whether you're a lifelong Red or just getting started, this book is perfect for football-mad kids everywhere!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804539972

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dan Green

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Simon Mugford (Author)

Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.

Dan Green (Illustrator)

Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.

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