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Leah Williamson Books

The Wonder Team and the Pharaoh’s Fortune is the second book in the bestselling time-twisting adventure series from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning England team! Written with author Jordan Glover and illustrated by Robin Boyden.

It’s time to kick off an adventure with the Wonder Team!

When Leah and her friends are magically transported to Egypt, they realize they’ve also been taken back in time – they’re stuck in the year 1900! And, even worse, their school bully has somehow travelled back with them!

But when they meet Khalid and his aunt Amina, an Egyptian archaeologist who’s on an expedition to discover a mythical amulet, Leah and her friends are excited to join the hunt.

With a mysterious figure working to sabotage Amina, The Wonder Team will have to work together to uncover the clues and dodge booby traps as they search for the pharaoh’s treasure. Can they solve the mystery before time runs out, or will the secret of the pyramids stay hidden forever?

Written by England football captain Leah Williamson with her cousin Jordan Glover, The Wonder Team and The Forgotten Footballers is the story of Leah, Mimi and George – a group of friends who find a time capsule and end up travelling back in time to 1921, a time when the government had banned women’s football.

This is a story of friendship and of working together to stand up for what you believe in. When the future of women’s football is threatened, the trio have to pull together with their new friend Dot to ensure the final game can go ahead. This is a great book for any child interested in football and builds on the success of the Lionesses.

It provides interesting insights into the differences between life now and 100 years ago. the illustrations by Robin Boyden help to show this in more detail.

You Have the Power offers young readers inspiring insights on resilience and self-belief from the England Lioness Leah Williamson.

Sharing her journey, Williamson shows that leadership isn’t age-limited and encourages believing in yourself. The book tackles specific challenges faced by women in football while also addressing broader issues like self-doubt and the importance of believing in oneself, which will resonate with children and young teens navigating their own life journeys and aspirations.

Williamson’s experiences, shared in an accessible and engaging way, highlight the power of perseverance, teamwork and believing in oneself.

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