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Johnny Ball Undercover Football Genius

Name: Johnny Ball Undercover Football Genius
ISBN: 9781406396485

By Matt Oldfield

Book 2 of 4 in the Johnny Ball Football Genius series

Adjectives

humorous engaging inspirational

Genres

Humour Sport Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Johnny Ball, aged 9¾, becomes the youngest assistant manager for the Tissbury Tigers Under-15s. However, his older brother, Daniel, the team's star player, insists Johnny's identity remains a secret to avoid embarrassment. Disguised and under a new name, Johnny must use his football expertise to lead the Tigers to league victory, all while keeping his true identity hidden.

About the author

Matt Oldfield is a British author who loves writing exciting books about football. He is best known for the 'Ultimate Football Heroes' series, which shares the stories of famous footballers like Messi, Ronaldo, and Kane. Matt enjoys bringing the world of football to life and inspiring young readers who love the beautiful game.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2020

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