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The football machine

By David Bedford

Can a secret football-playing machine turn Harvey’s hopeless team into champions?

funny fast-paced inventive sporty

Genres

Sport Humour Science Fiction

What is The football machine about?

Harvey’s football team always loses, and their latest defeat is a dreadful eight-nil. Then Professor Gertie unveils her amazing invention: Mark 1, a football-playing machine programmed to win. With lightning-fast tackles, perfect passes and powerful shots, Mark 1 could transform the team’s fortunes. But inventions are not allowed on the pitch, so Harvey and his friends must find a way to use their secret weapon without being caught. Can teamwork, clever thinking and a little mechanical magic finally bring them victory?

About the author

David Bedford is a popular children's author who has written many fun and exciting books, including the much-loved 'Big Bear, Little Bear' and 'The Team' football series. He enjoys making up stories that make children laugh and think. David loves meeting his readers and inspiring them to enjoy reading and writing too.

Pages

65 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2003

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