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Cup Final Kid

Name: Cup Final Kid
Rating: 4.33 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781406306194

By Martin Waddell

Can a small, chubby footballer save the Totspurs’ biggest match when danger strikes?

exciting inspirational humorous

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 6 readers

Genres

Sport Humour

What is Cup Final Kid about?

Herbie Bazooka may be small, chubby, and only eight years old, but he plays football with the flair of a Brazilian star. When the Hottenham Totspurs' top striker is injured just before the FA Cup Final, Herbie steps up to the challenge. Facing tough opponents determined to sideline him, Herbie's exceptional skills and determination lead his team to a thrilling and unexpected victory.

About the author

Martin Waddell is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many wonderful books for children. He is best known for his gentle and heart-warming stories like 'Owl Babies' and 'Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?'. Martin's books are enjoyed by children all over the world and are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2008

First published

1996

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