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From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga. Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright. CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 "A thrilling book ... an uplifting story about triumph against
all odds ... You don't have to be a football fan to love it!"
David Walliams "I devoured it … moving, thrilling, disturbing, triumphant
and inspiring ... a wonderful achievement."
Stephen Fry Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a
world-class footballer.
But with a difficult home life, Jerome can't see how he'll ever
make this dream come true ... until he meets a mentor figure who
can hopefully put him on the right track.
"The best strikers aren't the most skilful ones. They are
the ones who never give up."
- Perfect for fans of real-life drama
- Readers will love Ian Wright's cameo role in the story
- With phenomenal cover art from Benjamin Wachenje.
"This engaging and uplifting novel, which celebrates friendship
and community, is based on Ian Wright's own childhood experiences
and will appeal to any aspiring sportsperson." Booktrust "An inspiring story that encourages you to dream big and overcome
life's challenges." Trent Alexander-Arnold Ian Wright is one of the UK's all-time leading
goal scorers. He's lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup,
the European Cup Winners' Cup and won the Premier League golden
boot.
Musa Okwonga is an author, poet, journalist and
musician; he is a co-host of the Stadio football podcast.
Riassunto
The first children's book from superstar England striker, Ian Wright.
