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Written in short, punchy chapters, the set is designed to hook young readers who love fast facts, quirky history and inspiring real-life moments both on and off the pitch. 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Together, the three books offer a fast-paced introduction to football's history, culture and social impact, told in an accessible style suited to both dedicated readers and football fans new to books. 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Released as a special World Book Day edition, it serves up jaw-dropping true stories from the history of the World Cup, from stormy first tournaments to Mbappé and Messi's modern-day heroics. Written for football-mad kids aged 8 and up, it mixes short, punchy chapters with amazing stats, making it perfect for reluctant readers and die-hard fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInside this 96-page paperback, Matt Oldfield takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the World Cup's most unbelievable moments. Kids will discover the greatest final ever played, featuring modern greats Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, the extraordinary tale behind the very first tournament, and one of the biggest shocks in football history involving five-time champions Brazil. Alongside these headline stories, the book is stuffed with incredible stats and facts about legendary players, iconic hosts, super stadiums and the managers who masterminded famous victories. Oldfield's writing style is deliberately punchy and accessible, breaking down complex football history into bite-sized, highly readable chunks that suit shorter attention spans without ever talking down to young readers. Each chapter stands alone, so kids can dip in and out or read cover to cover. 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He has also written Unbelievable Football and Johnny Ball: Accidental Football Genius. Oldfield's storytelling combines lively, fast-paced narrative with genuine football history and statistics, helping children build reading confidence and a lasting love of the game. His books are widely used in primary schools and are firm favourites with young football fans across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBursting with unbelievable true stories, jaw-dropping stats and short, snappy chapters, this is the perfect pick for football-obsessed kids who want a book they'll actually finish. 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How Football Can Change the World shifts the tone, spotlighting real stories of communities, players and fans who used the sport to break down barriers, build peace and inspire change, showing that football is about far more than goals and trophies. The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition brings the focus home, digging into iconic Three Lions moments, surprising records and quirky anecdotes that celebrate the highs (and occasional lows) of the England men's and women's national teams. Rounding off the set, The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew shines a light on the tournament's most dramatic finals, biggest shocks and most unforgettable heroes, capturing the drama of the world's biggest football stage. Across all four books, Matt Oldfield's engaging, fast-paced style blends fact with storytelling, making each title easy to dip in and out of. 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