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Dan Freedman

  • 5 stars across 11 books
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.
Before becoming an author, Dan was managing editor for The FA for seven years and has been to two World Cups as part of the official England Team group. When not writing, Dan gives talks at schools and sports clubs around the country. He has made around 2000 school visits during the last ten years and it was those experiences that inspired him to write Unstoppable.
5th May 2022

Skills from Brazil

  The seventh book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Before the packed stadium... MoreSkills from Brazil

(4 reviews) Review
7th February 2019

Unstoppable

Secrets and lies . . . secrets and lies . . . Fourteen-year-old twins, Kaine and Roxy, used to be close, but now they ... MoreUnstoppable

(2 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

Golden Goal (2021 edition)

  The third book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Jamie's dreams of becoming ... MoreGolden Goal (2021 edition)

(2 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

The Kick Off (2021 edition)

  The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dr... MoreThe Kick Off (2021 edition)

(2 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

Shoot to Win (2021 edition)

  The second book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Jamie Johnson can't believ... MoreShoot to Win (2021 edition)

(1 review) Review
27th July 2016

Jamie Johnson: Born to Play

The Book That Inspired The Smash-Hit TV Series! WITH THE BALL AT HIS FEET, JAMIE'S BRAIN WAS CLEAR AND FREE. PROGRAMMED ... MoreJamie Johnson: Born to Play

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5th May 2022

Man of the Match (2022 edition)

  The fourth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Jamie Johnson starts the s... MoreMan of the Match (2022 edition)

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5th May 2022

World Class (2022 edition)

  The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! It's the big one! ... MoreWorld Class (2022 edition)

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5th May 2022

Final Whistle (2022 edition)

  The sixth and final book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! "This was the tea... MoreFinal Whistle (2022 edition)

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8th June 2023

I Am Lenny Brown

There's more than one way to find your voice . . .Lenny Brown is eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and h... MoreI Am Lenny Brown

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