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The number 7 shirt

By Alan Gibbons

Jimmy meets five legendary number 7s—but can their secrets transform his football dreams?

exciting inspiring fast-paced football-focused

Genres

Sport Realistic Fiction

What is The number 7 shirt about?

Jimmy has always dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, so joining the Manchester United Academy feels like a dream come true. But talent alone is not enough, and Jimmy soon discovers how much he still has to learn. Guidance arrives from five legendary players who have all worn the famous number 7 shirt, including Best, Beckham, Cantona, Robson and Ronaldo. With their advice to inspire him, Jimmy must face tough challenges, improve his game and prove he belongs on the pitch.

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

53 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2008

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