The Breakfast Club Adventures by Marcus Rashford 2 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-11 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Beast Beyond the Fence
You Are a Champion

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 8-11 (Grades 3-6)

Overview
Bring home a heartfelt pairing of story and real-life inspiration with this two-book paperback set from Marcus Rashford, Manchester United and England footballer. The Beast Beyond the Fence opens The Breakfast Club Adventures, a mystery-driven series following twelve-year-old Marcus and his classmates as they investigate a strange occurrence beyond the school fence. Alongside it sits You Are a Champion, Rashford's own candid, encouraging guide to setting goals, building resilience, and using your voice for good. Together the two titles balance fast-paced fiction with genuine motivation, making this collection a natural fit for home bookshelves, classroom corners, and gifts for readers ages 8 to 11.

About the Books
The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction title in a series created by Marcus Rashford together with co-author Alex Falase-Koya, brought to life with lively illustrations by Marta Kissi. When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his football over the school fence, he stumbles onto more than a lost ball, a mystery that draws in new friends Stacey, Lise, and Asim as the group forms the Breakfast Club Investigators. Full of humor, teamwork, and heart, the story explores friendship, responsibility, and the courage it takes to look out for one another, all set against the familiar backdrop of school life. You Are a Champion moves from fiction to memoir-style guidance, with Marcus Rashford sharing his own journey from a working-class childhood in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, to becoming a professional footballer and a prominent campaigner against child food poverty. Written in an accessible, encouraging tone, it offers practical strategies for setting goals, staying resilient through setbacks, and finding the confidence to speak up for causes that matter. Paired together, these two paperbacks give young readers both an entertaining adventure that builds reading stamina and a grounded, real-world role model whose own story proves that big dreams are worth chasing. The set reflects Rashford's broader commitment to literacy and opportunity for children, making it a meaningful addition to any home library, school reading corner, or classroom book box focused on stories that inspire as much as they entertain.

Key Benefits

• Two paperback books in one set: an adventure story and a motivational guide
• Written by Marcus Rashford, professional footballer and child food poverty campaigner
• Ideal for readers ages 8-11 (Grades 3-6) building reading confidence
• Combines fiction and nonfiction to encourage well-rounded reading habits
• Great for classroom libraries, book clubs, and family reading time
• Makes a thoughtful birthday, holiday, or back-to-school gift

Book-by-Book Guide
The Beast Beyond the Fence — Twelve-year-old Marcus and his new friends form the Breakfast Club Investigators to solve a mystery unfolding just past the school fence.
You Are a Champion — Marcus Rashford shares his own story and practical advice on goal-setting, resilience, and using your voice to help others.

About the Author
Marcus Rashford MBE is a professional footballer for Manchester United and England, widely recognized for his campaigning work to end child food poverty in the UK. Alongside his football career, he has become an author for young readers, co-writing The Breakfast Club Adventures fiction series and sharing his personal journey in You Are a Champion. Rashford's own upbringing in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, informs his writing, giving readers an authentic, encouraging voice behind both the adventure story and the motivational guide. His books aim to inspire children to read for pleasure while believing in their own potential.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This two-book set pairs an engaging school-fence mystery with Marcus Rashford's own inspiring story, giving readers a satisfying mix of adventure and real-life encouragement. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom library, it's a paperback collection that entertains while encouraging young readers ages 8-11 to dream big.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.