A fact-filled football story about the importance of team-work, bursting with friendship and fun. A must for football fans everywhere.

East End United are struggling to make this season work. Cairo is their best shot but as Captain he just can't seem to make the team work together. When Coach Ayo suggests heading to the library for some historical research the boys think he's having a laugh but the secret to a great team might just lie in the past. Fabulous football story featuring facts about the best from past to present. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

A fact-filled football story about the importance of team-work, bursting with
friendship and fun. A must for football fans everywhere.

About the Author

A former primary school teacher, Alan Gibbons has sold over 1.3 million books and won many prestigious awards including the Blue Peter Award for 'The Book I Couldn't Put Down'. Alan is a high-profile library campaigner and education consultant and is a very popular speaker at schools, libraries, colleges and conferences - he visits over 150 schools a year.

Reviews

"Alan Gibbons is such a skilful writer when it comes to these football stories" - The Letterpress Project

"Makes for lively reading - another winner from a writer who always finds the net" - LoveReading4Kids

"A must for football fans everywhere" - Summer Reading Challenge

Book Information
ISBN 9781781127711
Author Alan Gibbons
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 120g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 5mm