Freaks United

Description

Seth, Beefy and Angelo can't believe it when they aren't selected for the football team at their new school. And things only get worse when they are labelled the 'freaks' who didn't make it. Do they go home and give up the dream, or do they start their own team? And so Freaks United is born and the team plans to live up to its name! A fun, footballing debut about the kids who don't get picked. AGES: 8 12 AUTHOR: An avid football fan, John Hickman began writing fiction for children after completing an MA in Creative Writing. He is currently developing projects for the stage and screen. SELLING POINTS: . Hilariously funny . Perfect for encouraging reluctant boy readers . A fun debut about the kids who don't get picked

John Hickman is an award-winning screenwriter, director and author, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. In addition to his books for children, John also writes for a number of television series, including EastEnders for BBC One, and The Dumping Ground for CBBC. His children's television script, The Things, won the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, and his first book, Freaks United, was shortlisted for the 2017 James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award.

Got this for my son who, before this book, was a reluctant reader! I was amazed at how quick he read it, he just couldn't put it down! I read the book myself to see what the fuss was about and found myself giggling away at Alan Block and the rest of the 'Freaks'. The book is action packed, sweet, funny and has meaning! Perfect book for any young football fan. Really hoping for a Freaks United 2 and hoping there's much more to come from this author! Both me and my son can't wait for more! Highly recommended! -- Zoey * Amazon *