The Football Boy Wonder

Charlie Fry is football mad. He sleeps wearing his team's full kit and dreams of scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final. He plays football around the clock - at the park, on the way to school, at lunchtimes and even in his bedroom until his mum tells him off. But Charlie has a problem: he can't run very far. He has plenty of skill but his poorly lungs stop him from sprinting. And as an 11-year-old boy planning to become the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, that's an issue. Then one day a freak accident presents Charlie with a unique goal-scoring gift - it means he can't miss. But can Charlie convince his local team Hall Park to give him the chance and use his new skill to deadly effect? Or will the nasty bullies from his school keep him stuck on the sidelines? ** The Football Boy Wonder is the bestselling soccer story for children aged 7-11. It looks at themes such as bullying, friendship, loyalty and the wonderful world of football. Reviews of the Football Boy Wonder: "Highly recommended. An enjoyable and clever story with a few lovely twists along the way." Amazon review. "My little brother, who is crazy about soccer, would love this book and would never let it go. It is a great gift to get a brother, nephew, son or cousin for any occasion. They will definitely enjoy it." 5* review from Readers' Favourite website. "Fantastic journey of friendship and sporting achievements. Well written and easy to understand Charlie's journey and how CF impacts his life." Amazon review. If your kids like Messi, Ronaldo or Harry Kane, then they'll love Charlie Fry!

Meet Charlie Fry. The Football Boy Wonder. He is the football genius who never misses. A freak accident planted a magic target in the boy's head, which has turned him into the world's best footballer. After his first season playing for Hall Park Magpies, Charlie is being scouted by some of the biggest clubs in the world. But he has plenty of other challenges on his doorstep to face during the summer months. The Football Boy Wonder Chronicles is the perfect soccer gift for kids aged five-12. It features three short stories about Charlie Fry's adventures during one hot summer. Charlie Fry and the Penalty Shootout Everyone wants to beat the Football Boy Wonder and his friends. So when Charlie turns up for a five-a-side competition, the opposition teams lick their lips with glee: it's their big chance to finally beat the Boy Who Never Misses. With only half his team turning up and older opposition players unwilling to give up their title without a fight, will Charlie be able to lift the prized trophy? Charlie Fry and the Grudge Match Charlie Fry and his friends spend every day of the school summer holidays at Crickledon Rec. But one day a group of strangers turn up - and claim Crickledon Rec for their own. Outnumbered but determined not to give up their home turf without a fight, Charlie and his friends challenge the newcomers to a winner-takes-all match: for the right to play on the Rec for the rest of the summer. One park. One match. One chance to save the Football Boy Wonder's home ground. Charlie Fry and the Super Sub Hall Park Magpies face one last game this season - against the mums and dads - with the promise of Premier League tickets for the winners. But with soaring summer temperatures and a professional man-marker facing him, can Charlie Fry inspire Magpies to a final win of an unforgettable season? The Football Boy Wonder Chronicles is a spin-off from the bestselling Charlie Fry Series. Written to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, the importance of friendship and bullying, the books are aimed at children between seven and 12. If your kids love books about Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane, then Charlie Fry will be perfect for them!

Charlie Fry is back - and facing his toughest challenge yet. Evil manager Chell Di Santos is desperate to know the secret behind the Football Boy Wonder's stunning success. And he'll do anything to find out. As Charlie prepares for the biggest game of his season against bully-boy Adam Knight, he is unaware the mysterious Football Spy is watching his every move. Hall Park Magpies are flying high. But with every win, the spy gets closer to discovering Charlie's big secret and ruining Charlie's football career forever. The Football Spy is the fourth part of the best-selling Charlie Fry Series, written by Martin Smith. It is aimed at children aged 7 to 13.

An enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world's greatest goalkeeper — a seamless blend of magic realism and exhilarating soccer action. "And you found it, this thing you were looking for?" It was darker now, and the city below Faustino's office was a jazzy dance of neon signs and traffic. The big man went to the window and looked down at it all, spreading his large hands on the glass. "No," he said. "It found me." When Paul Faustino of LA NACION flips on his tape recorder for an exclusive interview with El Gato — the phenomenal goalkeeper who single-handedly brought his team the World Cup — the seasoned reporter quickly learns that this will be no ordinary story. Instead, the legendary El Gato ("The Cat") quietly narrates a spellbinding tale that begins in a mythic corner of the South American rain forest, where a ghostly but very real mentor, the Keeper, emerges to teach the gangly boy the most thrilling secrets of the game. Combining vivid imagery and heart-stopping action, this evocative, strikingly ethereal novel about loyalty, passion, and magic will haunt readers, regardless of their love for soccer, long after the story is ended.

Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, PARCELLS will take a look back at this coach’s long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.

For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book

"Hall Park Magpies are in a mess. Without Football Boy Wonder Charlie Fry, the team are in chaos as the new season approaches. With the problems mounting, Annie Cooper steps up to become the team's captain. Can the Football Girl Wonder inspire Magpies to return to winning ways? Or will they be deep in relegation trouble before Charlie Fry returns home?"--

"Charlie Fry is the Football Boy Wonder. After being hit by a lightning bolt - he has developed a magical gift. When he shoots, he never misses. He's now being touted as a future England star - despite not yet starting a competitive game for his new club Hall Park Rovers. However Charlie, who has cystic fibrosis and struggles to run too far, soon finds out fame brings its own problems. He has a new manager to impress - and Chell Di Santos does not like sharing the limelight with his players. Can Charlie win him over and keep his dreams of being a top footballer alive? Or will the Demon Football Manager live up to his nickname?"--Back cover

Hall Park Magpies are rubbish. They are bottom of the league, cannot score goals and have not managed to win this season. But they have a new player: football boy wonder Charlie Fry. Bullied out of Hall Park Rovers by evil Chell Di Santos, the budding football superstar - who has a magic gift so he never misses - now faces his biggest challenge yet. With Charlie in their team and a mysterious book that keeps predicting unlikely victories, the future is suddenly looking a lot brighter for Magpies. Can Charlie save his new team? Will the book's magic last long enough to escape relegation? Or will his enemies finally finish Charlie's career for good? ** The Magic Football Book is the third part of The Charlie Fry Series, the follow-up to the best-selling Football Boy Wonder and Demon Football Manager.

"Alexis Sanchez: The Wonder Boy tells the story of the Arsenal superstar's incredible journey from the streets of Tocopilla to become a national hero, and one of the most talented players in the world. With his pace, skill and eye for a goal, Alexis is now one of the Premier League's biggest stars. The story is every bit as exciting as the player., "--Amazon.com.