Salah Rules

What do our readers think of Salah Rules? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the lively facts, short chapters, cartoons and information about Salah, and football fans find it exciting. Some older children find the simple style a little young for them.

What does the Pageticker team say about Salah Rules?

We like the way this lively biography combines clear, manageable chapters with cartoons, jokes, facts and football statistics. It offers an encouraging look at Salah’s determination and achievements, making it a strong choice for football fans, emerging readers and children who prefer visual, bite-sized non-fiction; some older or more confident readers may find the simple style less challenging.

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What is Salah Rules about?

Discover the inspiring journey of Mohamed Salah, from his early days in Gharbia, Egypt, to becoming a football superstar. This engaging book chronicles his rise from playing for El Mokawloon to leading Liverpool FC to the 2019 Champions League title. Packed with fun cartoons, jokes, and quotes from players and managers, it's perfect for young football fans and reluctant readers alike.

About the author

Simon Mugford is a brilliant children's author who loves writing exciting books about football and sports. He is well known for his 'Football Superstars' series, where you can discover fun facts and amazing stories about your favourite players. Simon enjoys making reading fun and inspiring young readers to learn more about the world of sports.

Discussion ideas around Salah Rules

Determination: What qualities help Salah move from playing football in Gharbia to becoming a star at Liverpool, and which quality do you think matters most?

A journey across places: How might Salah’s life feel different as he travels from Egypt to play football in other countries?

Success and teamwork: Football is a team sport, even when one player scores the winning goal. What do you think Salah’s teammates and managers contribute to his success?

Facts, jokes and cartoons: How do the jokes, illustrations and fact boxes change the way you learn about Salah’s life?

Inspiration: What could young footballers learn from Salah’s story, whether or not they dream of becoming professional players?