"Writing well for younger or reluctant readers is a real skill and Gibbons is brilliant at it . a touching and necessary tribute" - The Letterpress Project "Examines the worst events in football in a way that enables young fans to understand what happened and why. A fan himself, [Alan Gibbons'] book still celebrates the best of football too as a way to bring people together" - LoveReading4Kids "This book is ideal to engage reluctant reading football fans. It's a really insightful read, worthy of the widest possible audience" - Parents in Touch "Perhaps only Alan Gibbons who has foot in both Manchester and Liverpool's tight-knit communities - could have written such a well-rounded and informative short story. Highly recommended for reluctant readers and football addicts alike" - The School Librarian "Written with reluctant readers in mind, the writing is clear and compelling. Also featuring interesting fact sheets that will please the most history-hungry fans, this book is a top scorer" - CBI.
The Beautiful Game