Offside!

Seth, Beefy and Angelo and their awkward but determined team of footballing misfits are aiming for glory in their first real tournament. But how do you fit 11 players into a five-a-side team? Seth makes some dodgy decisions that see him tackling not only the dreaded school coach, Mr Steele, but his friends as well … Can the Freaks’ team spirit carry them through, or will Seth’s meddling mess up their dreams before they get the chance? AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: John Hickman is an award-winning screenwriter, director and author, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. In addition to his books for children, John also writes for a number of television series, including EastEnders for BBC One, and The Dumping Ground for CBBC. His children’s television script, The Things, was a winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, and his first book, Freaks United, was shortlisted for the 2017 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. SELLING POINTS: . Hilariously funny . Perfect for encouraging reluctant readers . A must-read for all young football fans and players . A much anticipated sequel to Freaks United