Van Dijk (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!

Name: Van Dijk (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781789461206
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Matt & Tom Oldfield and Ultimate Football Heroes

Series: Ultimate Football Heroes

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Van Dijk (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All! by Matt & Tom Oldfield follows the inspiring journey of Virgil van Dijk, from his early days kicking a football in the Netherlands to becoming a world-class defender. The book captures his determination, skill, and rise to stardom, offering young readers a glimpse into the making of a football legend. It's a motivational story that highlights perseverance, teamwork, and the love for the game.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789461206

Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Dino Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 176

Collections

Biography & Memoir Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Football Matt & Tom Oldfield Series: Ultimate Football Heroes Sports Biographies Ultimate Football Heroes

About the Author

Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page. Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsene Wenger and Rafael Nadal.

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