Sports Stories: Verstappen

Meet Max Verstappen, the fearless Formula 1 superstar! From racing go-karts as a kid to breaking records on the world stage, this action-packed book for young readers tells the thrilling story of how Max raced his way to the top. Simple, easy-to-read text and fun, immersive illustrations make this perfect for young fans who dream big and love speed!

About the author

Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Mugford
• Assisted by: Dan Green (Illustration)
• Publisher: Hachette Children's Book
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 21.04.2026
• EAN: 9781804539804
• ISBN: 978-1-80453-980-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Football Stories
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Soccer, For National Curriculum Key Stage 1 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage)