Sports stories 9-12 years

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noodle the doodle wins the day by jonathan merers and kaylyn harlford

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Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day

Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited. Of course Noodle the doodle is desperate to join in all the fun, but when he gets a new partner-in-crime, Daniel the spaniel, are the canine capers going to spiral out of control or can Noodle win the day?

The Dog That Saved the World (Cup)

Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsie’s team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley, but when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup)

an illustrated book with the title'all to play for '

Illustrations Black And White

Following Your Dreams

All to Play For

Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he’s thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach. But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there’s no way they can afford the kit. Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?

Kane by Matt Oldfield

Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination have paid off.

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Smith by Charlotte Browne

'Smith' is the story of how the girl from Watford refused to be held back, and became an Arsenal superstar and the England women's national team's top scorer.

the cover of sporting skills cricket clive gifford

Cricket by Clive Gifford

A step by step guide to cricket. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of the sport - from basic drills to complete rules.

the cover of sancho from the playground to the pitch by matt and tom olielo

Sancho by Matt Oldfield

Despite being born in 2000, and having to move abroad away from family and friends to play football, the young man didn't let that get in the way of his dreams. Discover how he grew from shy Manchester City youth player to a dazzling winger for Dortmund.

the book cover for football jokes, featuring two children playing with soccer balls in front of a

Football Jokes by Jane Eccles

Features hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around, perfect for football fans to enjoy in-between those all-important World Cup games, Premier League matches and European Cup finals.

the official england women's fact file is now available for pre - order only

England Women's Fact File by Emily Stead

The book is packed with player profiles, action photos and cool stats, with inspiring stories about some of the current leading lights, including Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris.

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Lewis Hamilton Rules by Simon Mugford

your ultimate sporting hero? Regarded as the sport's finest competitor, Hamilton's star profile has never been higher, with a record-equalling 7 drivers' championship titles to his name, plus a huge following around the world.