{"title":"Harry Coninx","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tales-from-the-pitch-harry-coninx-10-books-collection-set-childrens-fiction-paperback","title":"Tales from the Pitch Series by Harry Coninx 10 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSon\u003cbr\u003eSancho\u003cbr\u003eFelix\u003cbr\u003eRashford\u003cbr\u003eKante\u003cbr\u003eGnabry\u003cbr\u003eLewandowski\u003cbr\u003eMbappe\u003cbr\u003eSterling\u003cbr\u003eVan Dijk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Raven\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales from the Pitch is a ten-book paperback collection that turns the journeys of ten modern football stars into short, energetic stories for young readers. Written by Harry Coninx, each title follows a different player from humble beginnings toward the world stage, spotlighting training, setbacks, and breakthroughs. Built for kids who love the game and want quick reads between matches or practice, the set shares one message across all ten heroes: hard work and teamwork win out. A great gift for young soccer fans, a strong classroom pick, and a fun way to build reading confidence through a sport they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross all ten titles, Tales from the Pitch follows a consistent, reassuring arc: a young player discovers the game, faces early doubts, and slowly builds the habits and confidence needed to reach the top level of football. Each book centers on one real-world superstar — Son, Sancho, Felix, Rashford, Kante, Gnabry, Lewandowski, Mbappe, Sterling, and Van Dijk — giving young readers ten different role models and ten different paths to the professional game. Harry Coninx keeps the language short and direct, making each story easy to pick up for developing readers while still capturing the excitement of match day, the grind of training, and the pride of pulling on a club shirt. The collection avoids a single formula; some stories lean into early struggles and family support, others focus on the moment a player's talent was first noticed, but all return to themes of persistence, discipline, and teamwork. Because the heroes come from different countries, the set gives kids a sense of football as a global sport connecting many life stories under one shared passion. The paperback format and short chapters make the books easy to carry to practice, read in the car, or fit into a busy after-school routine. Parents and teachers looking for sports-themed reading with a positive, work-ethic message will find this set a natural fit for reluctant readers and dedicated fans alike. Read together or independently, the ten stories build a picture of what it takes to succeed in the modern game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete football-hero stories in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, energetic chapters built for developing and reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures real-world stars including Son, Rashford, Mbappe, and Van Dijk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages persistence, teamwork, and confidence through relatable role models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is easy to pack for practice, travel, or school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, and young soccer fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSon — Follows the journey of Tottenham and South Korea forward Son Heung-min, from early dedication to global stardom.\u003cbr\u003eSancho — Traces the rise of English winger Jadon Sancho, known for his flair and creativity out wide.\u003cbr\u003eFelix — Explores the path of Portuguese forward Joao Felix, spotlighting his technical skill and quick development.\u003cbr\u003eRashford — Tells the story of Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford, on the pitch and beyond it.\u003cbr\u003eKante — Celebrates the work rate and humility of French midfielder N'Golo Kante, a fan favorite for his tireless play.\u003cbr\u003eGnabry — Follows German winger Serge Gnabry's route to the top level, marked by persistence through early setbacks.\u003cbr\u003eLewandowski — Charts the goal-scoring career of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, one of the most prolific forwards of his generation.\u003cbr\u003eMbappe — Tracks the meteoric rise of French forward Kylian Mbappe, known for his blistering pace and big-game moments.\u003cbr\u003eSterling — Follows English winger Raheem Sterling's journey from academy hopeful to full international star.\u003cbr\u003eVan Dijk — Tells the story of Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, whose leadership transformed the backline for club and country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Coninx is the author of the Tales from the Pitch series, a collection of short football-themed stories written for young readers. His writing focuses on making the real-world journeys of top footballers accessible and exciting for kids, blending simple, energetic storytelling with themes of persistence, teamwork, and self-belief. Across this ten-book set, Coninx brings a consistent, encouraging voice to each player's story, helping young fans see the effort behind the highlight-reel moments they watch on TV. The series reflects a broader interest in sports-based reading that keeps reluctant readers engaged through subject matter they already love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen heroes, ten quick reads, and one big message: hard work pays off. Perfect for birthdays, holiday stockings, back-to-school reading, or a summer reading boost, this paperback set turns favorite footballers into relatable role models that young soccer fans will want to read again and again, chapter after chapter, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harry Coninx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112137007478,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020730-9526543815","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/tales-from-the-pitch-harry-coninx-paperback.jpg?v=1785801844"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/harry-coninx.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}