A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.

They can take our ball, but they can never stop the game.

Polly Nabb is no stranger to trouble.

When her brother Joe is sent to serve in the trenches, all Polly wants is to kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has other ideas, and makes her stay home to help with endless chores. But football is something Polly is prepared to fight for - it's her life! She's determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her dream and show the world that football is not just for boys . . .

The war years: a time of trailblazing female footballers, like the legendary Lily Parr, who played to sell-out crowds. Polly's dramatic wartime story celebrates those bold young players who changed attitudes to women on the pitch and salutes the unsung heroes on the Home Front too.

'Absolutely magnificent! A glorious tale of football, friendship, feminism and social history.' Emma Carroll

'A very entertaining and enjoyable read.' LoveReading4Schools

'A powerful story.' Sophie McKenzie

'A gripping read.' School Reading List

A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.

About the Author
Lou Kuenzler grew up on a windy sheep farm in Devon. She is the author of numerous books for children, including My Digger is Bigger, Eat Your People, the Shrinking Violet series, the Princess DisGrace series, the Bella Broomstick series and Not Yet, Zebra. She lives in London with her family.


Book Information
ISBN 9780571365005
Author Lou Kuenzler
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm