Unbelievable Football by Matt Oldfield 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Unbelievable Football
Unbelievable Football 2: How Football Can Change the World
Unbelievable Football: The England Edition
Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew (World Book Day 2026 Edition)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wren & Rook (Hachette Children's Group)
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Kick off a reading adventure with this four-book collection of jaw-dropping true football stories from bestselling author Matt Oldfield. Packed with weird, wonderful, and inspiring real-life moments from the beautiful game, this set takes young fans from the game's strangest trivia to its biggest World Cup drama and unforgettable England history. Perfect for reluctant readers and football-mad kids alike, it turns bite-sized nonfiction chapters into pure page-turning fun. Each title stands on its own but reads even better as a set, giving young fans hours of entertainment. A fantastic gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or any football fan's bookshelf.

About the Books
This collection brings together four action-packed volumes of true football stories, each built from short, punchy chapters that are perfect for readers who want quick, satisfying bursts of amazing facts rather than long chapters. The original Unbelievable Football set the tone with its mix of bizarre, funny, and genuinely astonishing tales from around the football world, introducing young readers to unlikely heroes, strange coincidences, and record-breaking feats. Its sequel, How Football Can Change the World, widens the lens to show how the sport has united communities, broken down barriers, and sparked real social change, with stories of determination that go well beyond the scoreline. The England Edition narrows the focus to home turf, celebrating the Three Lions and the Lionesses with dramatic national moments that will resonate with any young England supporter. Rounding out the set, the World Book Day 2026 special edition dives into the most amazing World Cup stories ever told, from legendary finals to bizarre off-pitch incidents that sound almost too strange to be true. Together, the four books give readers a well-rounded tour of football history, trivia, and heart, told in short, highly readable chapters designed to build confidence and enthusiasm in young readers. Whether dipped into a chapter at a time or read cover to cover, this collection consistently delivers the surprising, feel-good energy that has made the series a hit with football-loving kids and their families across classrooms and living rooms alike.

Key Benefits

• Four full-length paperback books in one great-value collection
• Short, fast-paced chapters perfect for reluctant and beginning readers
• Fascinating true stories that make learning fun and memorable
• Includes a dedicated England-focused edition and a World Book Day 2026 World Cup special
• Ideal for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) football fans, siblings, and classroom libraries
• A ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, or World Book Day

Book-by-Book Guide
Unbelievable Football — Introduces young readers to the strangest, funniest, and most jaw-dropping true stories from football history.
Unbelievable Football 2: How Football Can Change the World — Explores real stories of football uniting communities and driving social change around the globe.
Unbelievable Football: The England Edition — Celebrates unforgettable moments from English football history, spotlighting both the Three Lions and the Lionesses.
Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew — A World Book Day 2026 special packed with unbelievable true tales from World Cup history.

About the Author
Matt Oldfield is a bestselling children's author known for bringing real-life football stories to life for young readers. Alongside his brother Tom, he has written the phenomenally popular Ultimate Football Heroes series, which follows the careers of the world's biggest football stars, and his Unbelievable Football books have become firm favorites for fans of the beautiful game. Writing partner Ollie Mann has contributed to several titles in the series. Together, they specialize in turning true sporting drama into fast-paced, highly readable nonfiction that appeals to football fans of every reading level.

Why You'll Love This Set
This collection is the perfect grab for football-obsessed kids who want more than just stats — real stories with heart, humor, and history. Great for summer reading, back-to-school book bins, holiday stockings, or a birthday surprise, it's a lineup any young football fan will want to read again and again.

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