Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories

A contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation''s favourite children''s author.

A contemporary countryside tale about the power of friendship and creativity, from the nation''s favourite children''s author.

Debut novel about a mixed-race family hit by tragedy in 90s Atlanta from a talented young writer.

Debut novel about a mixed-race family hit by tragedy in 90s Atlanta from a talented young writer.

Stars in her eyes, water in her ears, boys on her nerves.

Stars in her eyes, water in her ears, boys on her nerves.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

With loads of girls wanting to join the team, nine-year-old Tabinda Shah is worried about losing her place, especially as she’s afraid of heading the ball.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

Nika Kozak is playing in a special tournament to celebrate the World Cup, and each team is to be given a country to represent.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

It’s almost the end of the first season and Holly Woolcock’s team are holding a special presentation evening to celebrate.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

Twins Daisy and Dylan love playing football, but try as they might, they are always late for matches.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

The under eleven girls’ league is well underway and Lucy Skidmore is her team’s best defender.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

It’s her team’s first football tournament and Petra Ward can’t wait to play.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

Nine-year-old Megan Fawcett loves football and is desperate to be on her school team.

Stink needs a sport, fast!

Stink needs a sport, fast!

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

In book 10, Eve''s story, ten-year-old Eve Akboh is devastated when her friend Gemma drops out of the team.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship

In book 10, Eve''s story, ten-year-old Eve Akboh is devastated when her friend Gemma drops out of the team.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship.

An extraordinary debut novel, winner of the Branford Boase Award and the Bronze Nestle Children''s Book Prize.

An extraordinary debut novel, winner of the Branford Boase Award and the Bronze Nestle Children''s Book Prize.