{"product_id":"girls-fc-6-books-collection-set-helena-pielichaty-ages-7-11-paperback","title":"Girls FC 6 Books Collection Box Set by Helena Pielichaty - Ages 7-11 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras?\u003cbr\u003e\nCan Ponies Take Penalties?\u003cbr\u003e\nAre All Brothers Foul?\u003cbr\u003e\nIs An Own Goal Bad?\u003cbr\u003e\nWho Ate All the Pies?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat's Ukrainian for Football?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529522211\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-11 (Grades 2-6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheer on a whole squad of unforgettable characters with this six-book Girls FC collection by Helena Pielichaty. Following the all-girls team founded by football-mad Megan Fawcett, each paperback story tackles a fresh challenge on and off the pitch, from first tournaments and tricky siblings to team spirit during a World Cup summer. Funny, warm, and grounded in real school life, this set brings six complete adventures together in one great-value bundle, perfect for a young reader working through a favorite series or a parent building a home library for a football-loving kid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Girls FC series follows the ups and downs of a scrappy, determined school football team as its players juggle matches, friendships, and family life. It opens with Megan Fawcett's mission to start her own all-girls team after being overlooked by the boys' squad, a story that sets the tone for the whole run: funny, big-hearted, and full of small triumphs. From there, the collection widens its focus to teammates like Petra, Lucy Skidmore, Daisy, Dylan, Holly Woolcock, and Nika Kozak, each dealing with her own off-pitch pressures while the team works toward its next big match. Themes of divorce, sibling rivalry, and cultural pride are handled with a light touch that never talks down to young readers, while the football scenes are paced with real excitement for anyone who has ever kicked a ball on a school pitch. Written in short, punchy chapters and grounded in the everyday texture of school life, matches, and friendship groups, these books suit confident young readers moving into longer fiction, and work equally well read solo, aloud at bedtime, or shared in a classroom library. Every title stands alone, so kids can start with whichever book grabs them first without missing a beat, though reading the set in order lets fans watch the team, and its friendships, grow across a full football season from first tournament to end-of-year celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix complete Girls FC paperback stories in one great-value bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters perfect for confident young or reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable, funny stories about friendship, family, and football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book stands alone, so kids can start with any title in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for football-loving kids for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brilliant addition to a classroom library or home bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras? — Megan Fawcett starts her own all-girls team after the boys' squad won't have her.\u003cbr\u003e\nCan Ponies Take Penalties? — Petra cares more about supporting Megan through the team's first tournament than about perfecting her defending.\u003cbr\u003e\nAre All Brothers Foul? — Star defender Lucy Skidmore juggles her parents' divorce and her brother's acting out.\u003cbr\u003e\nIs An Own Goal Bad? — Daisy and Dylan love the game, but tension with captain Megan tests their place on the team.\u003cbr\u003e\nWho Ate All the Pies? — As the first season ends, Holly has second thoughts about attending the team's presentation evening.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat's Ukrainian for Football? — Nika Kozak shares her pride in her home country as the squad gears up for a World Cup summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHelena Pielichaty is a British author of children's fiction known for grounded, funny stories about ordinary kids facing everyday challenges. Born in Stockholm and raised largely in Yorkshire, she grew up a devoted Huddersfield Town F.C. supporter, a passion that shines through the Girls FC series. She trained and worked as a teacher before turning to writing in her thirties, and has since written numerous books for children, including the After School Club series. She lives in Nottinghamshire, and her school-set stories continue to resonate with young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith six full stories of friendship, family, and football, this set is an easy win for birthdays, holiday stockings, or a summer reading boost. Funny, fast-moving, and full of heart, it's ideal for kids just discovering chapter books, and a great addition to any classroom library or home bookshelf.\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":"Helena Pielichaty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837616927094,"sku":"MAN-WLK-U410480-1529522218","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/girls-fc-collection-helena-pielichaty-paperback.jpg?v=1785458187","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/girls-fc-6-books-collection-set-helena-pielichaty-ages-7-11-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}