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A time-twisting adventure from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women''s England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover, including illustrations by Robin Boyden. When Leah unearths a mysterious time capsule in her local park with her two best friends Mimi and George, she opens up a whole new world of adventure. Transported a hundred years back in time, she finds a women''s football team in crisis. Can she and her friends lead them back to victory? The odds are against them, but time is on their side! Loosely based on one of Leah Williamson''s big inspirations, the Dick Kerr Ladies and their brave protest against the ban on women''s football, this is a fun adventure that comes from the heart.
About the author
Leah Williamson plays as a defender for Arsenal and captained the Lionesses to victory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022.
As the first captain in the men’s or women’s senior teams to lead England to a European victory, Leah is uniquely positioned to motivate and inspire younger generations, and her first book, You Have the Power, is her empowering guide for children.
Jordan Glover grew up with her nose perpetually lodged in a book and as an adult, not much has changed. After completing her History Degree at The University of Edinburgh in 2014, Jordan trained as a teacher and taught Key Stage 2 before becoming a full-time writer. She now holds a Master's Degree with Distinction in Creative Writing from the Open University.
When not searching for magic and adventure between the pages of her current read, you can find Jordan living in Cambridgeshire, embarking on thrilling escapades with her husband, son, cat, and dog. The Wonder Team and the Rainforest Rescue is the third instalment in the bestselling The Wonder Team series.
Robin Boyden is a freelance illustrator based in Herefordshire in the West of England. In 2007 he graduated from University College Falmouth with a First Class Honours Degree and soon after completed a Masters in Art and Design. Robin works in the picture book and middle grade fiction market and is the illustrator of the bestselling Wonder Team series by Leah Williamson and Jordan Glover.
