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Scott Allen Books

Football stories are a massive hit in schools, often acting as a bridge into reading for children who prefer the pitch to the library or a deep dive into their favourite hobby for those who already love to read. Goal Squad: Win the Cup, written by football fanatic and sports journalist Scott Allen, is an excellent way into the genre, packing the drama of a real match into an accessible, fast-paced read.

Leo has the skills to reach the Premier League, but an injury sidelines him just as the season kicks off. He’s forced to watch from the bench while his rival Olli (a ball-hogging glory-hunter) takes his spot and puts the team’s future at risk. With relegation looming and only three games left, it’s a race against time for Leo to get fit and save the squad.

A gentle, football-themed short chapter book exploring teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance.

An exciting, laugh-a-minute guide to every Olympic and Paralympic sport

From boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes to become an Olympic and Paralympic star in this hilariously informative guide to the games. For each sport you’ll discover why it’s great, why it’s not so great, what skills and equipment you’ll need to start practising and even how to sound like a pro! You’ll learn about some of the greatest Olympians in history, events that might appear in the future and there’s a helpful guide to your chances of becoming a champion.

With bold, energetic illustrations and a text packed with weird, wonderful and wildly hilarious facts written by former sports journalist Scott Allen, this gift book is the funniest guide you’ll find to the next Olympics!

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