"An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!" – Beth Mead, Lioness
Shoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the courage to believe in yourself.
Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she's spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy's shots on goal go a bit . . . wonky.
Will Sammy work out that it's what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?
Catherine Emmett grew up in Newcastle and spent all of her childhood reading books. When she grew up, she spent fourteen years making spreadsheets and not reading any books at all. After advising a group of young girls to find a career that they loved, she decided to take her own advice. She packed up her husband and her three young boys, moved to rural Esse
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Joe Berger is a children’s author, illustrator and cartoonist who's illustrated Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble and Superhero Dad. Joe also makes the occasional award-winning animated short fil
