{"title":"Tales From The Pitch","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tales-from-the-pitch-set-2-10-book-collection-ages-9-14-paperback","title":"Tales From The Pitch Football Superstar Heroes Set 2 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeymar\u003cbr\u003e\nBellingham\u003cbr\u003e\nSalah\u003cbr\u003e\nMessi\u003cbr\u003e\nRonaldo\u003cbr\u003e\nHaaland\u003cbr\u003e\nSaka\u003cbr\u003e\nSilva\u003cbr\u003e\nMahrez\u003cbr\u003e\nKane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Ransom Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tales From The Pitch Football Superstar Heroes Set 2 brings together ten fast-paced paperback biographies charting the rise of ten of the world's best-loved footballers. Written by Harry Coninx and Matt Carver, this collection blends the thrill of matchday drama with real stories of setback, sacrifice and success. Ideal for reluctant readers, football-mad kids and gift buyers alike, this ten-book set makes an irresistible present for any young fan of the beautiful game, whether for bedtime reading, classroom libraries or holiday treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach of the ten titles in this set follows a single football superstar, tracing their journey from childhood kickabouts to the biggest stages in world football. Neymar's story follows his rise from the streets of Brazil to becoming one of the most feared attackers in the game, while Bellingham's tale captures the drive of a young midfielder quickly becoming a household name. Salah's book traces early setbacks before his breakthrough into elite football, and Messi's story revisits his journey from Argentina to Barcelona as a teenager. Ronaldo's biography explores the relentless work ethic behind his rise to global stardom, and Haaland's tale shows the impatience and hunger that fuelled his path to becoming a prolific striker. Saka's story highlights homegrown talent and versatility, Silva's traces academy beginnings into professional stardom, and Mahrez's journey from non-league football in France to international recognition proves that late bloomers can still shine. Kane's story rounds off the set, following a young player's ambition to captain his country. Written in short, accessible chapters, these fictionalised biographies are designed to hook young readers with pace and drama while staying grounded in real career milestones, making them a brilliant introduction to sports non-fiction storytelling for children and young teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete paperback biographies in one great-value collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters perfect for reluctant and emerging readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers ten of football's biggest global superstars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom reading corners, football clubs and school libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas or end-of-season rewards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages a love of reading through a subject kids already love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHarry Coninx is a football fanatic who has been writing about the game since childhood, working today in sports data while remaining an amateur player, coach and referee. Matt Carver joins Coninx in bringing these football superstar stories to life for young readers, continuing the Tales From The Pitch series with the same pace and passion for the game. 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Each fictionalised biography follows a real modern icon's journey from setbacks and humble beginnings to superstardom, giving young fans relatable role models. Short chapters, match-day energy and a dyslexia-friendly layout make this set ideal for reluctant readers, classrooms and gifting for ages 9 to 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book collection tells the true-to-life stories of ten of football's biggest names: Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, N'Golo Kante, Kylian Mbappe, Joao Felix, Jadon Sancho, Virgil van Dijk and Son Heung-min. Each title charts a player's rise from difficult or humble beginnings, through injury, rejection and self-doubt, to becoming a superstar on the world stage. Lewandowski's story follows his climb through Polish football to the top of the Bundesliga after finding himself without a club at seventeen, while Sterling's tale traces his journey from a difficult start in life to the very top of the English game. Kante's book follows his rise from picking up bottles on the streets of Paris to lifting trophies on the world stage, and Van Dijk's story follows his path from washing dishes to becoming one of the game's most dominant defenders. Each title has short, fast-paced chapters and a dyslexia-friendly font, making the books accessible for children at different reading levels. 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