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Striking Out

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FORMAT: Paperback PRICE: £7.99 PAGES: 256 Pages PUBLICATION DATE: 01/09/2022 ISBN: 9780702322235

Striking Out

Ian Wright, Musa Okwonga

Scholastic

From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga.
Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright.

Co-winner of The Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022

"A thrilling book ... an uplifting story about triumph against all odds ... You don't have to be a football fan to love it!" David Walliams

"I devoured it … moving, thrilling, disturbing, triumphant and inspiring ... a wonderful achievement." Stephen Fry

Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a world-class footballer.
But with a difficult home life, Jerome can't see how he'll ever make this dream come true ... until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track.

"The best strikers aren't the most skilful ones. They are the ones who never give up."

  • Perfect for fans of real-life drama
  • Readers will love Ian Wright's cameo role in the story
  • With phenomenal cover art from Benjamin Wachenje.