{"title":"Tales from the Pitch","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tales-from-the-pitch-series-2-harry-coninx-matt-carver-10-books-collection-set-ages-9-14-paperback","title":"Tales From the Pitch Series 2 10 Books Collection Set by Harry Coninx \u0026 Matt Carver - Ages 9-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeymar\u003cbr\u003e\nBellingham\u003cbr\u003e\nSalah\u003cbr\u003e\nMessi\u003cbr\u003e\nRonaldo\u003cbr\u003e\nHaaland\u003cbr\u003e\nSaka\u003cbr\u003e\nSilva\u003cbr\u003e\nMahrez\u003cbr\u003e\nKane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Raven\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTales From the Pitch Series 2 is a ten-book paperback set that brings modern football's biggest names to life for young sports fans. Each short, fast-paced title follows a real-world superstar - from Neymar and Messi to Haaland and Kane - tracing the setbacks, sacrifices, and breakthroughs behind their rise. Written in an accessible style with a dyslexia-friendly layout, these compact biography-style stories suit reluctant and eager readers alike. Great for classroom libraries, summer reading, or any young fan who dreams of the world stage, this set turns real football history into quick, motivating reads celebrating hard work, teamwork, and self-belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-title collection from Harry Coninx and Matt Carver follows the journeys of ten of football's most recognizable modern players, turning real-life careers into fast-moving, easy-to-read stories rather than dry stat sheets. Readers follow Neymar's path from Brazil into one of football's most feared attacking trios, Jude Bellingham's rise into a complete two-way midfielder, and Mohamed Salah's rebuild after a tough early spell in England. Lionel Messi's move from Argentina to Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless climb to the top, and Erling Haaland's record-breaking scoring streak all get the same energetic treatment, alongside Bukayo Saka's early breakthrough, Bernardo Silva's technical rise at Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez's unlikely path from France's fourth division to a Premier League title, and Harry Kane's development into one of England's most prolific strikers. At roughly 120 pages each, printed on cream paper with a reader-friendly font, the books are built to be quick, satisfying reads rather than intimidating biographies. The tone stays upbeat and respectful throughout, highlighting the discipline, resilience, and love of the game shared by every player in the set - whatever their background or the badge on their shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete football biography-style stories in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and a reader-friendly layout designed for reluctant and dyslexic readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers today's biggest names: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Haaland, Kane, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for classroom libraries, book corners, and independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or any football-loving reader ages 9 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages reading confidence through fast-paced, high-interest true-to-life stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeymar — Follows the Brazilian forward's rise from humble beginnings to becoming part of one of the most feared attacking trios in world football.\u003cbr\u003e\nBellingham — Traces Jude Bellingham's development into a dynamic, two-way midfielder known for power, poise, and game intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\nSalah — Charts Mohamed Salah's early struggles in the Premier League and the transfer abroad that helped unlock his best form.\u003cbr\u003e\nMessi — Follows Lionel Messi's journey from childhood in Argentina through a life-changing relocation that shaped his path to greatness.\u003cbr\u003e\nRonaldo — Tracks Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless rise, driven by speed, intensity, and an unmatched work ethic.\u003cbr\u003e\nHaaland — Tells the story of Erling Haaland's breakout as a powerful, instinctive striker who became a record-breaking goal machine.\u003cbr\u003e\nSaka — Covers Bukayo Saka's breakthrough as a versatile, direct young winger for club and country.\u003cbr\u003e\nSilva — Explores Bernardo Silva's rise as a creative, technically gifted midfielder for Manchester City.\u003cbr\u003e\nMahrez — Recounts Riyad Mahrez's unlikely journey from France's fourth division to becoming a Premier League title winner.\u003cbr\u003e\nKane — Follows Harry Kane's development into one of the most prolific strikers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHarry Coninx is a lifelong football fanatic who began his writing career covering local match reports before turning his passion for the game into the Tales From the Pitch series, bringing the stories of football's biggest stars to young readers. Matt Carver shares that same love of football, having grown up dreaming of playing for England; when that path proved unlikely, he channeled his enthusiasm into writing instead. Together, Coninx and Carver combine real football knowledge with fast-paced, accessible storytelling for young sports fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen superstar stories, one paperback set - perfect for football-mad kids who'd rather read about their heroes than stats sheets. With short chapters and a dyslexia-friendly layout, it's a natural pick for classroom libraries, birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, or summer reading challenges for any young fan ages 9 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112136909174,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020730-0123200008","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/tales-from-the-pitch-series-2-harry-coninx-paperback.jpg?v=1785802162"},{"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\/tales-from-the-pitch.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}