Tales From the Pitch Series 2 10 Books Collection Set by Harry Coninx & Matt Carver - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Neymar
Bellingham
Salah
Messi
Ronaldo
Haaland
Saka
Silva
Mahrez
Kane

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Raven
Age Range: Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9)

Overview
Tales 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.

About the Books
This 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.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete football biography-style stories in one paperback set
• Short chapters and a reader-friendly layout designed for reluctant and dyslexic readers
• Covers today's biggest names: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Haaland, Kane, and more
• Ideal for classroom libraries, book corners, and independent reading practice
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or any football-loving reader ages 9 and up
• Encourages reading confidence through fast-paced, high-interest true-to-life stories

Book-by-Book Guide
Neymar — Follows the Brazilian forward's rise from humble beginnings to becoming part of one of the most feared attacking trios in world football.
Bellingham — Traces Jude Bellingham's development into a dynamic, two-way midfielder known for power, poise, and game intelligence.
Salah — Charts Mohamed Salah's early struggles in the Premier League and the transfer abroad that helped unlock his best form.
Messi — Follows Lionel Messi's journey from childhood in Argentina through a life-changing relocation that shaped his path to greatness.
Ronaldo — Tracks Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless rise, driven by speed, intensity, and an unmatched work ethic.
Haaland — Tells the story of Erling Haaland's breakout as a powerful, instinctive striker who became a record-breaking goal machine.
Saka — Covers Bukayo Saka's breakthrough as a versatile, direct young winger for club and country.
Silva — Explores Bernardo Silva's rise as a creative, technically gifted midfielder for Manchester City.
Mahrez — Recounts Riyad Mahrez's unlikely journey from France's fourth division to becoming a Premier League title winner.
Kane — Follows Harry Kane's development into one of the most prolific strikers of his generation.

About the Authors
Harry 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten 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.

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