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+

 

. This book is part of a HiLo reading scheme, combining high interest relative to the required reading skill.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

Alan and Robbie Gibbons are father and son. Together they have written three stories for the Read On series. After years of teaching geography in secondary schools, JOHN TOWNSEND realised that children were crying out for interesting, captivating and engaging reads - so he decided to write them! He has now written over 100 books and also works as a guest speaker - often visiting schools, writers' groups and libraries. He lives in Suckley, Worcester. TATIO VIANA, DANTE GINEVERA, CHRIS CHALIK and DAVID SHEPHARD are all talented illustrators combining over 50 years' experience in illustration. They are experienced illustrators of children's books, comic books, magazines and all have a passion for producing vibrant and engaging designs.