The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football
series - as seen on CBBC!
An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.
Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star
football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too).
But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's
on to prove himself.
Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan
Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups with the England team.
“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.
“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.
“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.
“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.
“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1 in the Jamie Johnson Series. See all Jamie Johnson books here.
Dan Freedman is best known for his hugely popular series of Jamie Johnson football novels (Scholastic UK) which have been adapted for TV by the BBC. The third series of the Jamie Johnson TV drama finished its CBBC run in 2018, with a fourth series currently in production. The Jamie Johnson books have sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide.
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