Striking Out: The Debut Novel from Superstar Striker Ian Wright by Musa Okwonga (author), Ian Wright (author), and Benjamin Wachenje (illustrator) (UK edition)

From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga.Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright.CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022“A thrilling book … an uplifting story about triumph against all odds … You don’t have to be a football fan to love it!” David Walliams“I devoured it … moving, thrilling, disturbing, triumphant and inspiring … a wonderful achievement.” Stephen Fry

Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a world-class footballer. But with a difficult home life, Jerome can’t see how he’ll ever make this dream come true … until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track. “The best strikers aren’t the most skilful ones. They are the ones who never give up.”

Perfect for fans of real-life drama
Readers will love Ian Wright’s cameo role in the story
With phenomenal cover art from Benjamin Wachenje.

“This engaging and uplifting novel, which celebrates friendship and community, is based on Ian Wright’s own childhood experiences and will appeal to any aspiring sportsperson.” Booktrust “An inspiring story that encourages you to dream big and overcome life’s challenges.” Trent Alexander-Arnold Ian Wright is one of the UK’s all-time leading goal scorers. He’s lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and won the Premier League golden boot. Musa Okwonga is an author, poet, journalist and musician; he is a co-host of the Stadio football podcast.

Product Details

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9780702306860

Publisher

Scholastic

Date published

September 2nd, 2021

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 4.6; Middle years; 8.0 points

Other details

256 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

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Reviews

Dale blezard
on 2 October 2022

Amazingly uplifting

From start to finish it keeps you hooked and wanting to carry on reading. Just simply brilliant! Keep um coming Wrighty!

1out of 5