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The Kick Off

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The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series – as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.

Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too).

But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure’s on to prove himself.

Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan

Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World Cups with the England team.

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Famous for their very own TV series, there are six books featuring Jamie, tracking him from his early days to playing in the World Cup.

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