Incredible Football - (Incredible Sports Stories) by Clive Gifford (Paperback)

About the Book

Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football.

Book Synopsis

Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football.

Meet the dog that saved Manchester United!

Discover the match that was played in space . . .

. . . and the game that was abandoned when the ref sent off ALL the players!

Find over 60 extraordinary football stories in this fun-filled book, packed with facts, stats and match-day excitement. Meet the most inspiring players from the men's, women's and para games. Discover the world's best - and worst - teams, hilarious moments, mind-blowing skills, bizarre rules, funny mascots, and the amazing lengths fans will go in support of their team.

Includes a player's guide, quizzes and a glossary!

Also in the series:
Incredible Cricket
Incredible Rugby - coming soon
Incredible Golf - coming soon

About the Author

Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.

Lu Andrade is an illustrator from Ecuador, currently based in the mountains of Quito. She has studied everything from cinematography to graphic design. After focusing on digital animation for four years, she turned her hand to illustration. Her clients include Rebel Girls, Tesalia and Maverick Books.