East End United are struggling to make this season work. Cairo is their best shot but as Captain he just can’t seem to make the team work together. When Coach Ayo suggests heading to the library for some historical research the boys think he’s having a laugh but the secret to a great team might just lie in the past. Fabulous football story featuring facts about the best from past to present. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
About the Author
Alan Gibbons has written over 60 books and won many prestigious awards such as the Blue Peter Award for `The Book I Couldn’t Put Down’, the Angus Book Award and the Stockport Book Award. He has also been shortlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal and his books have been published into dozens of languages. As well as being a writer, Alan is a high profile library campaigner.