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The Galaxy World Cup

Name: The Galaxy World Cup
ISBN: 9781917171366

By Alan Joyce

Adjectives

humorous adventurous imaginative uplifting

Genres

Science Fiction Sport Friendship/Family

Synopsis

When aliens mistake schoolboy Nick and his misfit friends for Earth's top footballers, they are whisked across the galaxy to compete in an interstellar tournament against real aliens. The catch? They're actually the worst players on Earth! To return home, they must band together, embrace teamwork, and attempt to score a goal.

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2026

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