Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories

Sarah is a superb synchronised swimmer with a good chance of getting on the Olympic team.

Sarah is a superb synchronised swimmer with a good chance of getting on the Olympic team.

Denzil is the only kid in the school without a pair of Rainbow Boots.

Denzil is the only kid in the school without a pair of Rainbow Boots.

Danny's been having a tough time at school.

Danny's been having a tough time at school.

Harry is the star of Gateway Fives, a mixed five-a-side soccer team.

Harry is the star of Gateway Fives, a mixed five-a-side soccer team.

Andy is a troubled teenager.

Will is football mad, but he's the shortest boy in the year, and one of the slowest.

This second edition of Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports.

Will is football mad, but he's the shortest boy in the year, and one of the slowest.

Andy is a troubled teenager.

Designed specifically for players aged 7 to 11, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop.

Roddy Jones has just started Stadium School and has made some equally passionate and determined friends, none more so than Jimmy.

Stadium School is more than just a special summer course, it's a reallycool school that teaches its students everything about football.

Designed specifically for players aged 7 to 11, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop.

Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team.

Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-11s football team.

Hooker, Azzie, Erica and the rest all play cricket in their spare time, but they've never taken it very seriously until now.

From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the first book in the new Johnny Ball series, perfect reading for football-mad kidsJohnny Ball LOVES football.

From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the first book in the new Johnny Ball series, perfect reading for football-mad kidsJohnny Ball LOVES football.

From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the second book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.

From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the second book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.

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.

*Everymom Best Book for Early Reading*In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi,one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated soccer players.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

Twelve books.

The third Paul Faustino novel by multi-award-winning Mal Peet.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendshipWith 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 friendshipNika 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 friendshipIt'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 friendshipTwins 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 friendshipThe under eleven girls' league is well underway and Lucy Skidmore is her team's best defender.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendshipIt's her team's first football tournament and Petra Ward can't wait to play.

Girls FC: the best team for football and friendshipNine-year-old Megan Fawcett loves football and is desperate to be on her school team.

The third Paul Faustino novel by multi-award-winning Mal Peet.

The thrilling sequel to the award-winning Keeper.

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