An Unlikely Football

An Unlikely Football follows a group of children (or a single main character) who find or encounter an unexpected object that becomes their “football.” What begins as an ordinary item — like a balloon, coconut, or rolled-up cloth — turns into the centre of an imaginative game. This playful narrative explores themes of creativity, resourcefulness, teamwork, and play as the characters lea…

WHAT IS THE WORLD CUP?

Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first to…

WHO IS CRISTIANO RONALDO?

When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his home on the island of Madeira, a region of Portugal. For the next twenty-five years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment–from his first …

WHO IS LIONEL MESSI?

Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world–having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d’Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men’s Play…

WINNING SEASON: THE ROAR OF THE CROWD

Manny's starting his first football season with the Hudson City Hornets, and he's determined to get in the game and not warm the bench. Problem is, Manny's not a big guy, and when he tries to tackle the offense, he's the one who ends up on the ground. Coach isn't too pleased, especially when the team starts losing. But Manny refuses to give up; he's as tough as anyone out there and he's fast. H…

TREETOPS: BILLY'S LUCK

Joel and Alex play for Beaver Road Juniors. Their team is hopeless and they know it. But when Billy arrives there is just a chance that their luck will turn.

TREETOPS: THE BIG CHANCE

It is half-time and Ray Martin, the new boss of Smalltown Football Club, arrives to talk to the team. But why are they all drinking tea in the shower? And what can Hilda, the tea lady, do about it?

TREETOPS: OKAY, SPANNER, YOU WIN!

Del is brilliant at football - better than his Dad. But

LATE FOR FOOTBALL

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-86955-591-7

Collation

16 p ; 12,5 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

823 GIL l c.1 2024110102

LATE FOR FOOTBALL

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-86955-591-7

Collation

16 p ; 12,5 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

823