
Simon Mugford, Author
Dan Green, Illustrator
Series: Football Superstars
Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books
Publication date: July 20, 2023
Category: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781804535738
FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed Football Superstars story is perfect for young readers aged five and up.
Is Bukayo Saka your ultimate football hero? Known for his pace, skill and fearless attacking play, Saka has become a key figure for Arsenal and a regular star for the England national team, earning widespread praise for his consistency and maturity.
Discover how Bukayo – whose Nigerian name means “adds to happiness” – developed his love of football with the support of his family and Arsenal’s academy. Guided by coaches and mentors, including former Arsenal favourite Freddie Ljungberg, Saka honed his technique, discipline and confidence to rise through the ranks and establish himself as one of the club’s standout players.
Fast, focused and fearless, Bukayo Saka’s story is one of talent, hard work and belief – and why he’s become one of the most admired young footballers of his generation.
Football Superstars is a fast-paced, highly visual series combining comic-style cartoons, clear storytelling and a lively cast of characters who add jokes, quotes and commentary throughout..
Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.
Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people’s jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.