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Join Team Go All In this summer!
Against the backdrop of an incredible sporting summer, we're uniting sporting legends, broadcasters, pundits and content creators to inspire the nation to fall in love with reading and join Team Go All In! Find a great read here from the world of sport.
“Books and movement have both played such an important role in my life. As a kid, exercise helped build my confidence, resilience and self-belief, and reading can do exactly the same.”
Joe Wicks
Fitness Coach and Author
World Cup football reads for adults
Our starting eleven to kick off the tournament
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That Peter Crouch Podcast
AdultsHumorous football insights and behind‑the‑scenes stories. Enjoy all the World Cup content with Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, and Steve Sidwell.
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Dear England
AdultsWith honesty, warmth and wisdom, the former England manager reveals the defining moments that forged his leadership style and the principles that informed his biggest decisions.
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FourFour Two
AdultsThe world's biggest football magazine, major website and YouTube channel offering access to the biggest names, analysis and football fun.
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The Power and the Glory
AdultsThis is a brilliant history of the World Cup, the most watched sporting event on the planet. The matches, the goals, the players and coaches. Scandal and genius. This is a story of the world!
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Big Dunc
AdultsA brutally honest and entertaining story of the much-loved Everton legend and Premier League bad boy. Prison life, partying with princes and gangsters, making and losing a fortune, and more.
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Classic Football Shirts
AdultsA love letter to football shirts and fan culture, told through the world's most sought-after kits. Includes all of the most iconic shirts from the archive of Classic Football Shirts.
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A New Formation
AdultsAn inventive and original analysis of the contributions that Black British footballers have made to Black British culture. Features interviews with Andy Cole, Ian Wright and Anita Asante.
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Fever Pitch
AdultsMemoir of family, teaching, love and football; humorous and emotionally sharp.
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Pelé: The Autobiography
AdultsEven people who don't know football know Pelé. The world's greatest footballer gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. An inspiring story.
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The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary
AdultsIf football is the beautiful game, then commentators are its poets. This is a wonderful anthology of iconic lines, set out as poems.
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The Rest Is Football
AdultsSharp analysis, big laughs and brilliant stories on football from Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, three of the most entertaining voices in the game. Get your World Cup insights here!
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World Cup football reads for kids
A second eleven for younger football fans
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Let’s Play Football
Ages 3-5This book celebrates the joy of football for all, regardless of background or ability. Focusing on inclusion and connection, it shows how the sport brings people together.
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Graphic Novel
Bad United: Just for Kicks
Ages 5-9With a mermaid coach, a skeleton captain, and a dinosaur defender, Hoof the unicorn plays for Bad United, with the strength, skills and stench to show everyone what they're made of!
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Football For Kids
Ages 5-12Fascinating facts, exciting stories, and valuable insights from the world of football. Every episode is thoughtfully created to give your kids an immersive listening experience.
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Ultimate Football Heroes
Ages 6-12The perfect podcast for fresh football stories about your heroes on and off the pitch, weird facts, games, quizzes and plenty of laughs.
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Graphic Novel
Roy of the Rovers
Ages 7-11The first book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers series. 16-year-old Roy always dreamt of playing up front for the Rovers. Can he break into the team and help bring them back to glory?
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Kids’ Handbook
Ages 7-14The official kids' companion guide to the FIFA men's World Cup 2026 – filled with tournament facts, team profiles, top players, stats, on-the-page activities and fill-in chart.
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Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off
Ages 8-12Jamie is desperate to become his school's star player but after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself. An inspiring read for football fans!
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Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder
Ages 9-11Young Sikh footballer Bobby helps a lonely man at the food bank, discovering friendship, kindness and the power of community across generations.
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Jaz Santos vs. the World
Ages 9-11When her mum leaves, Jaz forms a girls’ football team to prove she can succeed, show girls belong in the game and hope to bring her family back together.
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You Are a Champion
Ages 11-14Marcus Rashford shares his journey from a football‑mad Manchester childhood to England stardom, showing how hard work and positivity can help overcome challenges.
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Kick
Ages 11-14Budi is a factory worker dreaming of playing football professionally, who, forced to steal boots, risks everything. An inspiring tale of courage and determination.
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“I grew up reading Match magazine, Match of the Day magazine… I would read match day programmes cover to cover. Reading has played a massive part in my upbringing… and my content.”
Karel Prince
Content Creator
Early Summer Sporting Reads for adults
Get ready for an unbeatable sporting summer!
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Podcast
The Final Word
AdultsWith humour and analysis, this popular podcast is known for its great interviews helping you to get to know the players and understand the game.
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The Power and the Glory
AdultsThis is a brilliant history of the World Cup, the most watched sporting event on the planet. The matches, the goals, the players and coaches. Scandal and genius. This is a story of the world!
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Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete
AdultsBeryl Burton dominated cycling with a longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams. She won multiple world titles and even competed against her own daughter whilst working full-time on a Yorkshire farm.
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Driven
AdultsThe first ever book to be triple-shortlisted at the Sports Book Awards 2026, this is an inspirational story about a girl who dared to dream to one day race in Formula One.
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Big Kick Energy
AdultsComedians Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell dive headfirst into women’s football in this lively and inclusive podcast, discussing matches, predictions and following the game in their own unique way.
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Carrie Soto is Back
AdultsCarrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen. But six years after her last match, she watches a young player steal her world record. A story about the cost of greatness and the burden of fame.
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Legacy
AdultsDelve into the heart of the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand to explore 15 powerful lessons for leadership and business. What are the secrets of their success?
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Wisden Cricket Monthly
AdultsA monthly magazine in print and digital for cricket lovers everywhere. Recent issues have covered features on Jamie Smith and Joe Root, and the 50 best uncapped players in England.
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Swimmingly
AdultsSports presenter Vassos Alexander found solace swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and now he can't pass a body of water without wanting to jump in.
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The Bish: It’s All About Me
AdultsRugby star David Bishop rose to fame in Welsh rugby, one of the most talented players of a generation. But there was depression and drug-use following retirement, in this un-put-downable autobiography.
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Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathewman
AdultsIn the words of the author: 'If you can't understand why anyone would watch, let alone obsess over this dull game, then this is the book for you." But cricket fans will also love this work of fiction!
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Early Summer Sporting Reads for kids
Great sporting reads for younger family members
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Strong Like Me
Ages 0-5Kamara loves being strong. This year she’s determined to beat Benji in the Big Race at Sports Day.
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How to be a Footballer and Other Jobs in Sports
Ages 5-7Former England footballer Rachel Yankey explores life as a professional footballer and the many behind-the-scenes sports careers including physiotherapists, scouts, managers and journalists.
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Fun Kids Radio: Sport Squad
Ages 6-12Presented by Ayo Akinwolere and teenager Chanel Kakareko, the Sports Squad show is packed with inspiring interviews with sports personalities and activities to keep you active!
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Back of the Net
Ages 7-11A collection of fantastic football-themed poems! You'll find loads of poems to enjoy in this pitch-perfect anthology which captures the joy, drama and humour of the sport.
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Shoot for the Stars
Ages 7-11From double Paralympic gold medallist, five time World Champion and award-winning children’s author Danielle Brown MBE comes a bighearted, empowering handbook about sport, confidence and self-belief.
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Fantasy Sports
Ages 7-11A fast‑moving graphic novel series where magical lands, wild creatures and sports‑style quests test courage, teamwork and imagination.
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Howzat: The Cricket Magazine for Kids
Ages 7-12The only cricket magazine for kids worldwide! Each monthly issue is packed with games, quizzes, activities, news from around the world, articles, player posters and more!
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Kids’ Handbook
Ages 7-14The official kids' companion guide to the FIFA men's World Cup 2026 – filled with tournament facts, team profiles, top players, stats, on-the-page activities and fill-in chart.
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Match of the Day Magazine
Ages 8-14With football’s unrivalled excitement and drama, this magazine is full of facts, stats, quizzes, LOLs, world-class posters, the latest gaming and boot drops, and top skills advice.
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Ultimate Rugby Superstars
Ages 8-11Introducing 50 of rugby’s greatest players, past and present, through inspiring stories, facts, and stats. An exciting, motivating read perfect for young rugby fans.
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Running My Own Race
Ages 9-12A brilliant coming of age story. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete but soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.
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Booked
Ages 11-14Twelve-year-old Nick is football-mad and absolutely hates books. Football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as he navigates life's challenges.
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Women's Football reads for all ages
Feel inspired and channel your inner Lioness
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All In
AdultsThis is Mary's inspiring story: an elite female athlete in a man’s world, a change-maker who stood up to fight for what she knew was right… and won. And a great book title!
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Big Kick Energy
AdultsComedians Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell dive headfirst into women’s football in this lively and inclusive podcast, discussing matches, predictions and following the game in their own unique way.
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Flying the Flag
AdultsThe FA banned women from playing football in 1921, but these rebels refused to quit. Leaving behind jobs and families, they sought opportunities abroad, where they could pursue their dreams.
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling
AdultsRead the inside story of the Women’s FA, from its beginning – as a result of the Deal Tournament for women in 1967 – to when it was formally handed over to the FA in 1993.
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Pitch Invasion
AdultsA smart, funny memoir about feminism and football. Karen Dobres became a Director at Lewes FC, the first football club in the world to pay its women and men players equally.
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Girls With Goals
Ages 13-16Telling the gripping, shocking and empowering story of women's football from decades-long bans to the stadium-filling spectacle of today, this is a truly inspirational read.
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The Not-So-Secret Diary of a Footballer
Ages 9-14England football star Ella Toone reveals just what it is like to be a Lioness going into a major tournament in this brilliant behind-the-scenes diary for younger readers.
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The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
Ages 8-11Leah leads a wonder team through time to uncover forgotten footballers, blending mystery, courage and teamwork to protect the future of the game.
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Shoot for the Stars
Ages 7-11From double Paralympic gold medallist, five time World Champion and award-winning children’s author Danielle Brown MBE comes a bighearted, empowering handbook about sport, confidence and self-belief.
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Picture Book
How to be a Footballer and Other Jobs in Sports
Ages 5-7Former England footballer Rachel Yankey explores life as a professional footballer and the many behind-the-scenes sports careers including physiotherapists, scouts, managers and journalists.
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Picture Book
Where’s Mr Footballer?
Ages 0-5For very young footie fans from the best selling Felt Flap board book series, this book will get even the tiniest tot into having fun with books!
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Ambassador
Leah talks about why reading is a team game
With her top ranking football credentials, leading the England Women's team to glory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, Leah inspires children through her fabulous book series. And she's a Go All In ambassador!
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Cricket reads for adults
Experience a summer of cricket like never before!
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The Final Word
AdultsWith humour and analysis, this popular podcast is known for its great interviews helping you to get to know the players and understand the game.
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Coming Home
AdultsOne of Britain's most loved sportsmen and TV personalities tells us about the crucial moments that made him in this open and funny autobiography.
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500 Declared
AdultsFrom in-depth explanations to short snippets taken from a reporter's notebook, this book by cricket correspondent Scyld Berry is the culmination of more than five decades watching cricket.
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Beyond a Boundary
AdultsFirst published in 1963 and often described as 'the best cricket book ever written', this is part memoir, part celebration of cricket as an artform, and part indictment of colonialism.
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast
AdultsEngland internationals Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have been teammates, rivals and best mates. Enjoy their stories, laughter and insights.
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Victory in Australia
AdultsDuring the 1954-55 Ashes, one of the greatest group of players ever to represent England won a series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Tuffers’ Ashes Heroes
AdultsCrammed full with cricketers Tuffers has played with or against, admired from afar, enjoyed a drink with or just knows well, these pen portraits will make you smile and enjoy cricket even more.
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Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathewman
AdultsIn the words of the author: 'If you can't understand why anyone would watch, let alone obsess over this dull game, then this is the book for you." But cricket fans will also love this work of fiction!
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Magazine
Wisden Cricket Monthly
AdultsA monthly magazine in print and digital for cricket lovers everywhere. Recent issues have covered features on Jamie Smith and Joe Root, and the 50 best uncapped players in England.
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Netherland
AdultsThis novel sees the protagonist Hans, a Dutch banker, seeking comfort in the thriving but almost invisible world of New York cricket, in which immigrants from Asia and the West Indies play.
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Test Match Special
AdultsThe Test Match Special team brings reaction, insight and analysis.
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Broadly Speaking
AdultsIn this autobiography, England legend Stuart Broad shares the moments from the game which have made him and those which almost broke him.
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Cricket reads for kids
Share the cricketing love and turn them into lifelong fans
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Peppa Pig: Peppa Plays Cricket
Ages 2-5Daddy Pig teaches Peppa, George and Suzy Sheep to play cricket, hoping to make them champions. After practising teamwork, they enjoy the best part of the game: the tea!
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Bluey: Cricket
Ages 3-5It’s time to play a game of cricket! It’s Rusty’s turn to bat and he loves cricket! Will the grown-ups be able to bowl him out?
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Mind and Me: Going to Bat
Ages 7-9Maya is excited to join cricket club at school, but between sports superstars, the big green monster, and her actual mum coming to coach the team, she has a lot to handle…
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Incredible Cricket
Ages 7-1160 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present.
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Ultimate Cricket Superstars
Ages 9-11A collection of true stories about 50 cricket superstars from sporting legends to modern heroes including 'Freddie' Flintoff and Virat Kohli.
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Sports Academy: Cricket
Ages 9-11A great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need if you take up the sport. With batting, bowling and fielding tips and illustrations.
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
Ages 9-11A lively Mumbai adventure as Ajay and friends chase a big story, mixing humour, heart and cricket in a fast‑paced tale of friendship and determination.
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Last Girl In: Kerry-Ann Fights to Stay in the Game
Ages 9-12Kerry-Ann loves cricket – of course she does! Her Jamaican grandpa taught her to play as soon as she could hold a bat.
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Howzat (Toby Jones)
Ages 11-14A combination of must-have cricket info plus two thrilling adventures starring talented, time-travelling cricketer Toby Jones, this is perfect for young cricket fans.
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101 Youth Cricket Drills Age 12-16
Ages 12-16Designed for 12-16 year olds, this manual contains a wide range of practice drills to help young players develop all aspects of their game.
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Podcast
Tailenders Podcast
Ages 16+Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket. A perfect listen for cricket lovers!
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Reads for 0–5 year olds
Enjoy other sports stories
with your little ones
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Zeki Hikes with Daddy
Ages 0-5Zeki and Daddy are off on a hike! They explore the trail, from tall trees to tiny leaves and everything in between.
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Where’s Mr Footballer?
Ages 0-5For very young footie fans from the best selling Felt Flap board book series, this book will get even the tiniest tot into having fun with books!
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Dance Like a Flamingo
Ages 0-5A very active text, encouraging children to imitate the movements of lots of different animals.
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Let’s Play Rugby
Ages 0-5Hands-on and fully interactive, Let's Play Rugby! encourages all kids to give rugby a go – in their bedrooms, living-rooms and gardens.
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The Footballing Fairy
Ages 0-5A determined fairy follows her dream to play football.
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Strong Like Me
Ages 0-5Kamara loves being strong. This year she’s determined to beat Benji in the Big Race at Sports Day.
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Ada Go Go Go
Ages 0-5Ada zooms off in a scooter race, but after a tumble her friends stop to help. With everyone smiling, they cross the finish line together.
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Maisie Plays Football
Ages 0-5Goooooooal! Maisy’s first ever football game. It's a big day as she heads off to the football pitch with her friends.
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Reads for 5–11 year olds
Growing up with sport
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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport
Ages 5-9A lively guide packed with facts and surprises about sports of every kind, from football and skateboarding to yoga, acrobatics and more.
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The Boldest White
Ages 6-8Faizah loves Jummah and fencing, but a tournament before Eid tests her courage as she learns to be brave when everyone is watching.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding
Ages 6-11The inspiring story of Sky Brown, the young Olympic skateboarding medallist, packed with tips and guidance for learning to skate.
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Fantasy Sports
Ages 7-11A fast‑moving graphic novel series where magical lands, wild creatures and sports‑style quests test courage, teamwork and imagination.
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Action Replay
Ages 7-11A vivid, family‑friendly collection showcasing defining moments from athletes across 20+ sports, putting readers front‑row at history’s biggest events.
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The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
Ages 8-11Leah leads a wonder team through time to uncover forgotten footballers, blending mystery, courage and teamwork to protect the future of the game.
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Armistice Runner
Ages 9-11Lily’s fell‑running challenges and her gran’s Alzheimer’s connect with her great‑great‑grandfather’s WWI diaries, revealing courage, resilience and legacy.
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Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder
Ages 9-11Young Sikh footballer Bobby helps a lonely man at the food bank, discovering friendship, kindness and the power of community across generations.
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Swim Team
Ages 9-11Newcomer Bree is terrified of water, but Swimming 101 pushes her to face fears, find friendship and embrace the power of trying something new.
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
Ages 9-11A lively Mumbai adventure as Ajay and friends chase a big story, mixing humour, heart and cricket in a fast‑paced tale of friendship and determination.
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Squid Happens: The Adventures of Team Pom
Ages 9-11Agnes, Ruby and Roberta take on synchronised swimming, team challenges and a friendly giant squid—all while outsmarting mysterious villains.
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How To Roller-Skate With One Leg
Ages 9-11Maya returns to school after losing her leg, determined to live fully and prove her strength in this warm, uplifting story of resilience and courage.
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Jaz Santos vs. the World
Ages 9-11When her mum leaves, Jaz forms a girls’ football team to prove she can succeed, show girls belong in the game and hope to bring her family back together.
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I am Lenny Brown
Ages 9-11Lenny, who only speaks to his mum and dog, faces a new home and school while discovering confidence and connection through his love of football.
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Audiobook
Conquer your fears and build resilience in sports and in life!
In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible.
Game Changers is suitable for teens and young adults.
Reads for 11–16 year olds
Stories to inspire the
next generation
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The Fearsome FC
Ages 9-16High-action football stories written for children aged 9-16, with a reading age of 9. Great for reluctant readers ahead of the 2026 World Cup!
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The Crossover
Ages 11-14Twelve‑year‑old twins Josh and Jordan navigate basketball, family and growing up in a heartfelt verse novel that shows life is more than winning.
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You Are a Champion
Ages 11-14Marcus Rashford shares his journey from a football‑mad Manchester childhood to England stardom, showing how hard work and positivity can help overcome challenges.
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Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia
Ages 11-14A dynamic visual guide to global sport, from popular games to unusual events, packed with facts, action images and the world’s most diverse activities.
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Run Rebel
Ages 14-16Amber feels trapped by her dad’s fears, but running brings freedom and strength as she discovers courage, identity and self‑belief through verse and rhythm.
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Audiobook
Game Changers: Inspirational Sports Stories
Ages 14+In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible.
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Podcast
Undr The Cosh: Behind‑the‑scenes football interviews, banter and untold stories
Jon 'the Beast' Parkin, Chris 'Browny' Brown and Chris Brown talk to players, referees and coaches, with stories behind football's magical moments.
Reads for Adults
Grown-up reads for
life-long fans
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Beyond the Grid
AdultsInterviews with the risk‑takers and history‑makers of Formula 1.
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Legacy
AdultsDelve into the heart of the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand to explore 15 powerful lessons for leadership and business. What are the secrets of their success?
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All That Matters
AdultsA moving memoir from the Olympic gold medallist about resilience and focusing on what matters following a terminal diagnosis.
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Game On
AdultsDefender Tom Horrocks is happiest on the football pitch, but when it comes to love, he’s hiding a big secret. This is a 'Quick Read' – a short book written in an accessible and easy to read style.
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Running The Smoke
Adults26 first‑hand accounts of runners tackling the London Marathon, capturing resilience and iconic race moments.
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Concussed
AdultsA journalist’s investigation into concussion in sport and its far‑reaching consequences.
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Fever Pitch
AdultsMemoir of family, teaching, love and football; humorous and emotionally sharp.
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The Rest Is Football
AdultsSharp analysis, big laughs and brilliant stories on football from Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, three of the most entertaining voices in the game. Get your World Cup insights here!
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Icebreaker
AdultsA spicy romcom centred around a figure skater and a hockey team captain forced to share a rink.
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Red or Dead
AdultsA gripping football‑themed novel set around Shankly‑era Liverpool.
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The Obi One Podcast
AdultsCandid conversations with major football names, sharing stories, secrets and humour.
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Ambassador
"I love running.
And when I'm not running, I can be reading about it."
Comedian, actor, writer and presenter, and Go All In ambassador, George Lewis, explains how reading connects him to his current passion of running!
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