Boot It! World Book Day 2023 by A. M. Dassu - Children's Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781910646847. Publisher: Old Barn Books. Age Range: Ages 10-14. Overview. Boot It! is A. M. Dassu's World Book Day 2023 novel, a fast-paced follow-on to her acclaimed Boy, Everywhere. Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team, but when they face exclusion because of the colour of their skin, the beautiful game becomes a battleground for something far bigger than goals. Warm, urgent and moving, this compact paperback delivers a powerful message about friendship, courage and standing up to racism, wrapped inside an irresistible sporting story young readers will race through.. About the Book. Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team and practise in the park every day, sharpening their skills and growing closer as friends. But acing the trials turns out to be the least of their worries: when they're made to feel they don't belong on the team because of the colour of their skin, football becomes a test of something bigger than talent. Ali wants to tackle the ball on the pitch, but now he must tackle racism in his own team too, especially when it's dismissed as "just banter." A. M. Dassu, continuing the story she began in Boy, Everywhere, writes with warmth, humour and real emotional depth, giving readers a story that is both a gripping football tale and a clear-eyed look at prejudice and belonging. Written specifically for World Book Day, the book is short and pacy by design, ideal for reluctant readers, classroom read-alouds and quick reads for children who love sport and friendship stories. It sits within Dassu's wider "A Boy, Everywhere" story world, standing entirely on its own for newcomers.. Bite-sized paperback — a short, fast read perfect for World Book Day, reluctant readers and busy school weeks.. Football-first storytelling — sporting excitement makes big themes accessible for young readers.. Tackles real issues — explores racism, belonging and the "just banter" excuse