Wonder Goal!
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Age 7+
Picture Storybooks Sporting Stories Family & Home Stories Football / Soccer
Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. And once you've done that, who knows what the future might hold?
‘A perfectly paced story about passion, dedication and what they might bring, accompanied by Foreman’s tender drawings… You might say he has the hand of God… Vital reading for aspiring Harry Kanes everywhere.’ THE TIMES (Book of the Week)
'Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.’ INDEPENDENT
Creators
Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
Reviews
A perfectly paced story about passion, dedication and what they might bring, accompanied by Foreman’s tender drawings… You might say he has the hand of God… Vital reading for aspiring Harry Kanes everywhere
The Times, Children's Book of the Week
The illustrations are dynamic and action-packed, yet soft, gentle and atmospheric at the same time. This is a real ‘father and son’ bonding book, and one of a kind
EYE
Watercolours are splendid… evocatively captured.
The School Librarian
