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Super Sub

Name: Super Sub
ISBN: 9781800900622

By Alan Gibbons

Why does football’s most gifted player suddenly shrink from the toughest tackles?

engaging thought-provoking accessible

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family

What is Super Sub about?

Newcomer Smithy is puzzled by his teammates' admiration for Bengo, a player who starts games on the bench. When Bengo finally takes the field, his exceptional skills astonish Smithy. Yet, Bengo's reluctance to face tough tackles raises questions. Why does such a talented player hesitate under pressure?

About the author

Alan Gibbons is a popular British author who writes exciting books for children and young people. He is best known for his adventurous stories like 'Shadow of the Minotaur' and 'The Edge.' Alan loves inspiring children to read and often visits schools to share his passion for books and storytelling.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2022

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