The Beautiful Game

Name: The Beautiful Game
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SKU: 9781781126912
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By Alan Gibbons

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Summary

The Beautiful Game by Alan Gibbons is a children's book that delves into the world of football, exploring the passion it incites in young players and fans alike. It follows a group of kids who are not only determined to shine on the pitch but also face relatable challenges off it. The story combines excitement, teamwork, and the love of the sport, creating an inspiring narrative for any young football enthusiast.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of football and enjoy a compelling story about friendship, challenges, and teamwork. It's perfect for young readers who are passionate about sports and love tales with plenty of excitement and heart.

The Beautiful Game

A brilliant, topical sports fiction-with-facts story.

Football fiction packed with facts! (Dyslexia-friendly)

Description

Fact and fiction intertwine in this heartfelt tribute to football, honouring victims of Hillsborough and other disasters, and celebrating trailblazing black players.

The Beautiful Game follows Lennie, for whom football is life, just as it was for his dad and grandad before him. However, Lennie becomes involved with some fans who want to cause trouble at a game.

His dad and grandad understand all too well the cost of fan violence, official neglect, and racism in football. They take Lennie on a whistle-stop tour of the dark side of the beautiful game.

Packed with facts about football disasters and controversies, this passionate and timely book charts the highs and lows of our national obsession.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Beautiful Game by Alan Gibbons is highly praised for its engaging writing style, particularly suited for younger or reluctant readers. It sensitively addresses significant events in football, offering insight while celebrating the sport's unifying nature. The book is noted for being informative and captivating, with elements like fact sheets enhancing its appeal for history enthusiasts. Gibbons' personal connection to football communities adds depth, making it a valuable read for both enthusiasts and newcomers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781126912

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chris Chalik

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 72

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Alan Gibbons Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Young Adult

About the Author

Alan Gibbons trained as a teacher and through working with young people discovered his literary voice. He started writing fiction for his pupils and published his first novel in 1993.Alan has also appeared on the BBC education programme Writer’s Block, the Blue Peter Book Awards, radio 4’s Front Row, and is a regular contributor to TES, Junior Education, Carousel, Books for Keeps and other journals.

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