Unbelievable Football by Matt Oldfield - World Cup Stories You Never Knew - Paperback - Ages 8+ - World Book Day 2026 Special

Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781526367822 Publisher: Wren & Rook Age Range: 8+ Overview: Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew is a fast, fact-packed paperback from bestselling children's football author Matt Oldfield. Released as a special World Book Day edition, it serves up jaw-dropping true stories from the history of the World Cup, from stormy first tournaments to Mbappé and Messi's modern-day heroics. Written for football-mad kids aged 8 and up, it mixes short, punchy chapters with amazing stats, making it perfect for reluctant readers and die-hard fans alike. About the Book: Inside this 96-page paperback, Matt Oldfield takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the World Cup's most unbelievable moments. Kids will discover the greatest final ever played, featuring modern greats Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, the extraordinary tale behind the very first tournament, and one of the biggest shocks in football history involving five-time champions Brazil. Alongside these headline stories, the book is stuffed with incredible stats and facts about legendary players, iconic hosts, super stadiums and the managers who masterminded famous victories. Oldfield's writing style is deliberately punchy and accessible, breaking down complex football history into bite-sized, highly readable chunks that suit shorter attention spans without ever talking down to young readers. Each chapter stands alone, so kids can dip in and out or read cover to cover. As a World Book Day special, it's an affordable, easy entry point for reluctant readers, ideal for classroom World Cup topics, independent reading, or shared family story time. Written by bestselling, award-winning children's football author Matt Oldfield Affordable World Book Day special edition paperback Packed with true World Cup stories, stats and trivia Short, punchy chapters ideal for reluctant readers aged 8+ Great for football fans, classrooms and school libraries Pe