Titles in This Set. Lewandowski. Gnabry. Rashford. Sterling. Kante. Mbappe. Felix. Sancho. Van Dijk. Son. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Raven. Age Range: Ages 9-14. Overview. Give a football-mad reader ten heroes in one go with the Tales from the Pitch Ultimate Superstar Football Heroes Set 2, a ten-book paperback collection written by Harry Coninx. Each fictionalised biography follows a real modern icon's journey from setbacks and humble beginnings to superstardom, giving young fans relatable role models. Short chapters, match-day energy and a dyslexia-friendly layout make this set ideal for reluctant readers, classrooms and gifting for ages 9 to 14.. About the Book(s). This ten-book collection tells the true-to-life stories of ten of football's biggest names: Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, N'Golo Kante, Kylian Mbappe, Joao Felix, Jadon Sancho, Virgil van Dijk and Son Heung-min. Each title charts a player's rise from difficult or humble beginnings, through injury, rejection and self-doubt, to becoming a superstar on the world stage. Lewandowski's story follows his climb through Polish football to the top of the Bundesliga after finding himself without a club at seventeen, while Sterling's tale traces his journey from a difficult start in life to the very top of the English game. Kante's book follows his rise from picking up bottles on the streets of Paris to lifting trophies on the world stage, and Van Dijk's story follows his path from washing dishes to becoming one of the game's most dominant defenders. Each title has short, fast-paced chapters and a dyslexia-friendly font, making the books accessible for children at different reading levels. Woven through every chapter are the football tricks and dressing-room banter that knowing fans will recognise, alongside honest depictions of the hard work behind every headline.. Ten complete fictionalised biographies of major football stars in one paperback set. Short, fast-paced chapters perfect for reluctant and independent readers. Dyslexia-friendly font for easier, more confident reading. Inspiring true-to-life stories of perseverance, setbacks and success. Great for classroom libraries, book corners and football-mad kids. A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays and reading rewards. About the Author. Harry Coninx has been a devoted football fan since childhood, writing match reports from the age of eight. He is an amateur player, coach and referee who works in sports data, and a lifelong West Ham supporter who set out to write these books so every young reader could share in his love of the game. His first-hand football experience shines through in every story, giving readers an authentic, insider's view of what it takes to reach the top.. Why You'll Love This Football Heroes Set. Perfect for young football fans who want more than just stats, this set delivers ten inspiring, easy-to-read stories about players they already idolise, wrapped in a durable paperback collection built for repeat reading, sharing and gifting.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the current UK edition.