The third book in the Jamie Johnson football series -
as seen on CBBC!
Jamie's dreams of becoming a professional footballer seem
to be coming true, after years of hoping and practising.
But, just when he's close to living the dream, a shocking event
turns his world upside down.
He's never been a quitter, but can he rise to
the toughest challenge of his life?
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.
PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)
“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.
This is Book 3 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.
Before becoming
Suzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.
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