Tales from the Pitch Football Superstar Heroes 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Lewandowski
Gnabry
Rashford
Sterling
Kante
Mbappe
Felix
Sancho
Van Dijk
Son
Neymar
Bellingham
Salah
Messi
Ronaldo
Haaland
Saka
Silva
Mahrez
Kane

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ransom Publishing
Age Range: 9-12 years

Overview
Tales from the Pitch Football Superstar Heroes brings together twenty fast-paced, fictionalised biographies of the world's favourite footballers, from Lewandowski and Messi to Bellingham and Haaland. Written specifically for reluctant and developing readers, each short book follows a real player's journey from humble beginnings to global stardom, combining short chapters, simple vocabulary and high-interest football content throughout. This 20-book paperback collection is a brilliant way to hook young football fans on reading, whether for bedtime stories, classroom reading corners, or a rainy-day catch-up session at home with a book they'll actually want to pick up.

About the Books
Each title in this collection tells the story of a single football superstar in an accessible, punchy narrative designed to keep young readers turning the pages. From Robert Lewandowski's rise through Polish football to Son Heung-min's journey from South Korea to Tottenham legend, every book focuses on the challenges and determination behind the headlines. Set 1 covers ten stars including Gnabry, Rashford, Sterling, Kante, Mbappe, Felix, Sancho and Van Dijk, while Set 2 continues with icons such as Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, Bellingham, Salah, Saka, Silva, Mahrez and Kane. The books use short chapters and plain, encouraging language, making them ideal for reluctant readers, dyslexic readers, or anyone who finds long novels daunting but loves football. Parents and teachers will appreciate how the real-world subject matter - goals, transfers, World Cups and personal triumphs - draws children into reading while building fluency and confidence. Because every book centres on a genuine, well-known player, young fans get the thrill of recognising their heroes on the page, keeping motivation high from the first book to the twentieth. It's a collection built for a school bag, a bedroom shelf, or a long car journey, offering plenty of variety within a consistent, easy-to-follow format that never feels intimidating, even to readers who usually avoid books altogether.

• Twenty complete, fictionalised football biographies in one paperback collection
• Short chapters and accessible language, ideal for reluctant and dyslexic readers
• Features globally recognised stars including Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland and Bellingham
• Great for encouraging independent reading through a genuine love of football
• Perfect gift for football-mad children aged 9-12
• Ideal for home libraries, classrooms and reading corners

About the Authors
This collection brings together the work of Harry Coninx and Matt Carver, both contributors to the Tales from the Pitch series from Ransom Publishing. Harry Coninx writes engaging, fast-moving sports stories aimed at getting young readers hooked on books through football. Matt Carver has loved the game since childhood and channels his enthusiasm into researching and writing accessible, true-to-life accounts of top players' careers. Together, their instalments in this series combine solid football knowledge with a clear understanding of what makes reluctant readers want to keep turning pages.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Twenty football heroes, twenty gripping true-to-life stories, and one seriously giftable paperback set. It's the perfect way to turn any young football fan into an enthusiastic reader, blending real sporting achievement with short, satisfying stories they'll genuinely want to finish, book after book after book.

Please Note: Cover design shown is the UK edition; ISBN/barcode is for the UK print edition as listed.