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How to Turn Inspiration Into Action
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See moreThe third book from number 1 bestselling authors Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka, shining a light on inspiring people throughout the world.
The third book from #1 bestselling authors Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka, shining a light on inspiring people throughout the world.
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The third non-fiction children's book from Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka, following You Are a Champion and You Can Do It, full of tips and advice for young kids.
Includes profiles of people who have inspired Marcus throughout his life, from well-known figures throughout history to unsung community heroes. The book will include a small piece about each of them and then Marcus will show readers how they can use each person's story to inspire positive change in their own lives.
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Although specific reviews for Heroes are not provided, previous books by Marcus Rashford have received high praise. Siya Kolisi, South African rugby captain, described Rashford's work as powerfully inspiring children from similar backgrounds. Other reviews emphasise the books' accessibility, relatability, and appeal to both young readers and adults alike.
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ISBN: 9781035006649
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Contributors:
- With Carl Anka
- With Carl Anka
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 222.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Marcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United's iconic number 10 and an England International footballer. In response to Marcus's End Child Food Poverty campaign, the British Government committed £400 million to support vulnerable children across the UK, supporting 1.7 million children for the next 12 months. In October 2020, he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Marcus has committed himself to combating child poverty in the UK and his books You Are a Champion and You Can Do It are inspiring guides for children about reaching their full potential. Carl Anka is a London-born journalist and broadcaster who has written for BBC, Guardian, VICE, NME, GQ and BuzzFeed among other publications online and in print and specializes in writing about pop culture, video games, films and football. Currently a reporter for sports media group The Athletic, covering Manchester United, he is the host of the Talk of the Devils podcast and is scared of talking on the phone.
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