{"product_id":"unbelievable-football-world-cup-stories-matt-oldfield-ages-8-paperback","title":"Unbelievable Football: World Cup Stories You Never Knew by Matt Oldfield - Ages 8+ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781526367822\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Wren \u0026amp; Rook\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew is a fast, fact-packed paperback from bestselling children's football author Matt Oldfield. 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. As a World Book Day special, it's an affordable, easy entry point for reluctant readers, ideal for classroom World Cup topics, independent reading, or shared family story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by bestselling, award-winning children's football author Matt Oldfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable World Book Day special edition paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with true World Cup stories, stats and trivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, punchy chapters ideal for reluctant readers aged 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for football fans, classrooms and school libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for young sports fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMatt Oldfield is a bestselling children's author best known for co-creating the phenomenally popular Ultimate Football Heroes and Classic Football Heroes series, which bring real-life football stars to life for young readers. 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. A brilliant, affordable gift for reluctant readers and superfans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design may vary slightly from images shown, all books are brand new UK editions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matt Oldfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56847945597310,"sku":"SNG22883","price":0.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/unbelievable-football-matt-oldfield-paperback-world-cup-stories.jpg?v=1784429782","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/unbelievable-football-world-cup-stories-matt-oldfield-ages-8-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}