Titles in This Set: The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) How Football Can Change the World The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781526365507 Publisher: Wren & Rook Age Range: 8-12 years Overview This lively 3-book paperback collection from Matt Oldfield brings together the strangest, funniest and most uplifting true stories from the world of football. Written in short, punchy chapters, the set is designed to hook young readers who love fast facts, quirky history and inspiring real-life moments both on and off the pitch. A brilliant gift for football-mad children, reluctant readers, and fans of the beautiful game aged 8 to 12. About the Books Each title takes a different angle on football's true stories. The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) gathers bizarre and brilliant tales — from a psychic octopus predicting World Cup results to a dog that once helped recover a stolen trophy — proving football history is stranger than fiction. How Football Can Change the World focuses on football's power for good, exploring how communities, children and players have used the game to break down barriers and bring people together. The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition narrows in on England's national teams, covering memorable moments from the men's and women's game, including pitch invasions, wartime heroics, and the "Lost Lionesses" who made history in Mexico. Together, the three books offer a fast-paced introduction to football's history, culture and social impact, told in an accessible style suited to both dedicated readers and football fans new to books. Short chapters and punchy storytelling make this an ideal set for bedtime reading, car journeys, or dipping in and out of at will. Three complete paperback books in one collection Short, bite-sized chapters ideal for reluctant readers Mix of humour, history and inspiring real-world stories Great for classrooms, school libraries and bedtime reading A thoughtful gift for football-loving children aged 8-12 About the Author Matt Oldfield is a well-known children's football author, editor-in-chief of the football website Of Pitch and Page, and co-creator (with his brother Tom Oldfield) of several popular football book series for young readers, including the Ultimate Football Heroes biographies. Known for combining accessible storytelling with genuine football knowledge, Matt has built a strong following among young sports fans who want engaging, fact-packed reading that captures the excitement and drama of the game. Why You'll Love This Football Boxset Fun, fast-paced and genuinely inspiring, this collection turns reluctant readers into football fans and football fans into readers — a brilliant addition to any young sports lover's bookshelf or a ready-made gift for birthdays and Christmas. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK edition with the ISBN listed above.