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Need an inspiring football read?
9 Aug 2012
Walker Books has published a collection of football short stories. Football Shorts comprises stories by a fantastic line-up of children's authors, football writers and players: Alan Davies, Terry Deary, Matt Holland, Nick Hornby, Tom Palmer, Hilary Freeman, Mal Peet, Paul Cookson, Alan Sefton, Curtis Davies (Birmingham City), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Faye White (Arsenal) and Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal).
We're very grateful that all proceeds are coming to our charity. See the book and find out more here.
Our Premier League Reading Stars programme uses football to motivate reluctant readers. Find out more.
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