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Children's Books - Age 11+

The National Literacy Trust does not wish to tell you what is a bad, or a good book. If you have a comment about any of the books below, or would like to recommend any other footie-related reads (magazines included) then please email Jim Sells. So, here are some football related reads that we have discovered. There are lots more out there! You may also want to visit The Book Trust for some recommended titles.

Children's Books 5-8

Children's Book 7-9

Children's Books 9-11

Children's Books 11+

Adults' Books

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So you think you can cut it as a professional footballer. Follow two young lads as they work to sign up as apprentices for their local premiership side. Very true to life and compelling.

More confrontation and challenges for the youth training group of Hawks FC. Second in what will become a trilogy from Tony Bradman.

Based on actual events that occurred during the Nazi occupation of Kiev in World War Two. A moving and harrowing story of bravery.

Abe's life at boarding school changes for ever when he magically sets a whole team of 11-year-old footballers free from the 1942 team photograph.

In a newspaper office, Paul Faustino, South America's top football writer, sits opposite the man they call El Gato, the cat, the world's greatest goalkeeper. On the table between them stands the World Cup. In the hours that follow, El Gato tells his incredible life story.

Two challenges lie ahead: you must steer Hardwick City to the top of the league, while doing everything in your power to find your kidnapped top striker, Danny Knox, and bring his assailants to justice.

This title follows soccer genius Zack Cassidy from his playing field dreams of becoming a professional footballer to his dramatic debut with the Highgate Comets. With his three team mates - Luke, Wes and Alan - they steer the Comets to victory over the Rockets and the national press hail them as the "4 Aces".

 

Football Fantasy is a stunning new series of football gamebooks in which you decide the outcome of the match. you see what a footballer would see and make the decisions he would make. Play the game solo or with a friend, you choose the tactics, whether to attack or defend, find your opponent's weaknesses and lead your team to victory!

A second book in the 'Fantasy Football' series. In this book you must confound the critics with unfashionable Medway United while trying to take them to the top!

Why not set up your own league and play all the books against each other? Download.

Further adventures in the 'Football Fantasy' series. Your task in this book is to take the Liverpool based Mersey City to league and cup triumph. If you can!

Further adventures in the 'Football Fantasy' series. Thames United is a frequent top five finisher, but recent glory still seems to elude them. Can you get the best out of the Thames United squad?

Further adventures in the 'Football Fantasy' series. Trent have recently been promoted and are enjoying their second year in the top flight. Can you help them to stay there?

Further adventures in the 'Football Fantasy' series. Can you help Tyne Athletic's expensively assembled squad live up to their promise to challenge for the title?

Glorious facts and figures for all statos. Learn how much Rio Ferdinand is paid while he cleans his teeth, how fast you need to run to beat Arsenal and which club has opened a chain of themed restaurants in China.

 
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