World Cup heist
By Roy Apps
A stolen football trophy sparks a race against time—and an astonishing discovery.
gripping · dramatic · informative · fast-paced
Genres
What is World Cup heist about?
In 1966, England was preparing to host the World Cup when the Jules Rimet Trophy went on display in London. The priceless cup was meant to be guarded, but a daring thief managed to steal it. Suddenly, the police faced a race against time to recover football’s most famous prize before the tournament began. This gripping true story follows the robbery, the investigation and the remarkable discovery that finally helped solve the mystery.
About the author
Roy Apps is a British author and screenwriter who has written many exciting books and TV scripts for children. He is well known for his work on the 'Grange Hill' TV series and for writing fun books like the 'Sport Stories' series. Roy loves creating stories that make young readers laugh and think.
Pages
47 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2007
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