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by Harry Coninx (Author)
A Football-Lover's Guide to Raheem Sterling.
It didn't always look as though Raheem Sterling would make it as a world-class player. From a difficult start in life to a tough time in the spotlight, Raheem has always had to think on his feet. This is the incredible story of how a boy who grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium used his grit and passion to steer himself to the very top.
This biography is one of the new titles in Leapfrog's Tales from the Pitch series. These fast-moving reads offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.- Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career.
- The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories.
- The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling.
- And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game.
At only 120 pages long, Tales from the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. So, meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.
Author Biography
Harry Coninx is a football fanatic who started writing match reports at the age of eight, and hasn't stopped since. An amateur player, coach, and referee, Harry currently works in sports data. A life-long West Ham supporter, Harry decided to write these books so all readers could celebrate the beautiful game.
