World Cup 2026: Recommended Reading
We are now down to the final 8 teams as we enter the quarter finals of the World Cup! All teams are looking strong, and we can’t wait for the next match for England this weekend against the mighty Norway.
We are now down to the final 8 teams as we enter the quarter finals of the World Cup! All teams are looking strong, and we can’t wait for the next match for England this weekend against the mighty Norway. (I hope your teams have lasted longer than mine if you’re participating in an office sweepstake. Well done to Egypt and Colombia for making it to Round of 16.)
We have 5 excellently on theme football related books to keep the energy up. Catch a chapter or share a story with a little one experiencing their first world cup during a hydration break with these wonderful titles…
- Serious Foul Play
High stakes, family drama, and at the centre of it all, the English Premier League.
The Kelly family appear to have it all: wealth, success and admiration. But behind the glamourous façade, demons and dilemmas threaten to destroy the reputation of this seemingly perfect family.
Can football manager, Crawford, forgive his son for rejecting the sport that runs through their veins?
Can ex-model, Florentina, control her bitter jealousy of her daughter and finally learn the truth surrounding the death of her own parents?
Will rising star, Abi, learn that real life is far more important than any virtual alternative?
And will Thomas, the only member of the family to reject the trappings of wealth, ever come to terms with his own sexuality? Or will his knowledge of a life-changing secret prove one secret too many?
From the fast-paced action of the English Premier League to the tranquil beauty of Scotland's west coast, Serious Foul Play is a tale of glamour, blackmail and adultery, and the struggles of a family who have more to lose than most.
- Creek Campus Series: Always, From Then Until Now
Now… this one requires a little bit of hear me out. The FMC plays Soccer for her college while our MMC plays American Football. So while its not football football, there is a healthy dose of sporting action.
Prim: Myles and I have been best friends since third grade. We've grown up with each other and know pretty much everything about one another. Or maybe we don't. When we get to college, things start to change. Myles starts to change. Up until now, Myles has always just been a friend. But what if everything I've known so far is wrong? And why is Myles starting to pull away?
Myles: College is difficult. No, not the classes. The thing is, I'm in love with my best friend Prim. She just doesn't know it. The other thing? She's dating someone else and it's driving me insane. Should I tell her how I feel, or should I walk away? Should I tell her the secret I've been keeping or continue to hide it? Maybe it's best that we go our separate ways.
The next three books are perfect for those young ones who are getting to experience their first world cup!
The world of football has come a long way over the last few years, with significant attention being paid to the Women’s World Cup and the Euro’s competitions, however this book tells a story of a different time. It is important to reflect on history to remember why such progress is necessary.
- Girls Can Play Too
Izzy Wise dreams of playing football at the highest level, but in the 1980s, football is a boys' game. Determined to prove she's just as skilled as any boy, Izzy fights to be given the same opportunities. Her journey is full of determination, obstacles, and an unwavering belief that one day, her dream will come true. Will she break the boundaries of the past and score her place in the world of football? Find out in this inspiring story of passion and persistence!
- I am POUG
Do you sometimes feel like you don't fit in? Do you wonder if you are too different? Would you be happy to learn that the only way we are all exactly the same is that we are all different and unique? Join with POUG on a journey of discovery, acceptance and independence. Your future is full of new discoveries and potential!
And finally, we know loyalty to your club is everything in football, through the best and worst results, many people will follow their teams until the end, wearing their colours with pride. Our final book is all about the history and the stadium of the Glasgow Rangers.
- Glasgow Rangers: A History of Heroes
Ibrox stadium is a daunting place for a child on their first visit. The statues, memorials and red brick facade all paint a picture.
Whoever wins, I just hope they all have fun!
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Glasgow Rangers: A History of Heroes
Ibrox stadium is a daunting place for a child on their first visit. The statues, memorials and red brick facade all paint a picture. Rangers have been around for over 150 years with players and managers who should never be forgotten. This book gives Rangers fans, young and old, the chance to reminisce or to learn about the characters that make the club so special.
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Girls can Play Too
Izzy Wise dreams of playing football at the highest level, but in the 1980s, football is a boys' game. Determined to prove she's just as skilled as any boy, Izzy fights to be given the same opportunities.
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Creek Campus Series: Always, From Then Until Now
Prim: Myles and I have been best friends since third grade. We've grown up with each other and know pretty much everything about one another. Or maybe we don't. When we get to college, things start to change. Myles starts to change. Up until now, Myles has always just been a friend.
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Serious Foul Play
The Kelly family appear to have it all: wealth, success and admiration. But behind the glamourous façade, demons and dilemmas threaten to destroy the reputation of this seemingly perfect family.
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