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Sports Stories: Verstappen

By Simon Mugford
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Meet Max Verstappen, the fearless Formula 1 superstar! From racing go-karts as a kid to breaking records on the world stage, this action-packed book for young readers tells the thrilling story of how Max raced his way to the top. Sports Stories: Verstappen features simple, easy-to-read... Read More
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This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of Max Verstappen's rise to glory with fun illustrations and simple text - it's perfect for young Formula 1 fans.

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Meet Max Verstappen, the fearless Formula 1 superstar! From racing go-karts as a kid to breaking records on the world stage, this action-packed book for young readers tells the thrilling story of how Max raced his way to the top.

Sports Stories: Verstappen features simple, easy-to-read text and fun, immersive illustrations, making it perfect for young fans who dream big and love speed!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804539804

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dan Green

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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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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