Tales from the Pitch

"Took them into the class to see pure delight on the children's faces, followed by 'ooohs' and 'aaahs', and sharp intakes of breath."

Mr G, Deputy Head

"Really well written, with a nice balance of factual writing and engaging story-telling to bring Marcus' early career to life. There is inspiration by the bucketload and a real insight into how a young child with a dream turns their dreams into reality! We will definitely be coming back for more from this series!"

Father Reading Blog

"A simple, easy to read and entertaining overview of the England forward's career so far – a great idea to introduce reading to those who love football."

Man City Fan TV

"A fun and engaging book for parents to read with their football-mad kids."

The Redman TV

"Sure to interest many a reluctant reader with their friendly layout and accessible level of content. These are easy to read, engaging and fun books."

What I Read Blog

"A great way to encourage your child to read by reliving the drama of exciting matches and getting to know current players."

The School Run

"Perfect for my football-mad 9 year-old who is currently isolating and missing his matches."

Caroline Martin, Parent

"A great gateway to story-telling for those who are reluctant to read for pleasure."

Parrot Street Book Club

"Read and enjoy. Read and learn. Inspire your own journey to greatness."

Armadillo Magazine

"Definitely gets a thumbs up from me… They’d make excellent gifts this Christmas."

The Breastest News Blog

"I bought all of the books and the kids love them. They are always out, and then as soon as they are back, they are instantly swapped."

Jenny Griffiths, Librarian

"My son is still reading Mbappé (he has been for an hour straight at least) and I finished Lewandowski! The books are great and it’s awesome to see my son, a reluctant reader, so focused and enjoying his reading. Thank you again!"

Sean Martinson, Parent

"I'd go as far as saying these books have the potential to ignite a child's love of reading."

SEN Resources Blog

"I am currently reading the new updated version of Haaland and I'm loving it. I love it how you make up your own quotes but still make them sound realistic as if it was what was actually said. I enjoy reading your books so much, because when I pick them up, I can never seem to put them down. Another reason I love your books is because it feels like I am in the stadium if someone scores. My all-time favourite book of yours is the new updated version of Messi."

Student, aged 11

"My boys loved that these books were filled with events and insights which fleshed out their footballing heroes into real people with real lives… A great new series with short, digestible chapters to tempt readers to try something different."

Library Girl and Book Boy Blog

"The books arrived this morning. I'm delighted with them and know that my 9 year-old footy-mad son will love them too! They are perfect as a Christmas present."

Deborah Kirwan, Parent

"We did an assembly on Tales from the Pitch earlier this half-term and the children really enjoyed it. They all have a book in their classroom and are taking turns to read it. I saw some children reading them the other day and they said they were great so thank you very much!"

Clare Shooter, Deputy Head

"Chapter books that will have children developing a reading habit in no time."

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