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Football Superstars: Manchester City Rule
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FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed guide tells the story of Manchester City, from historic triumphs to a new era. Discover the players, managers and unforgettable moments that made City one of world football's biggest clubs. Relive early glory, the dramatic rise of the modern...
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FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed guide tells the story of Manchester City, from historic triumphs to a new era.
Discover the players, managers and unforgettable moments that made City one of world football's biggest clubs. Relive early glory, the dramatic rise of the modern Blues and the last-gasp goal that changed everything. Explore Pep Guardiola's extraordinary 20-trophy decade, packed with brilliant football and an unforgettable Treble, then look ahead to what the future may hold under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated throughout by Dan Green, Football Superstars: Manchester City Rule is bursting with facts, stats, jokes, quizzes and fun character commentary. A fast, funny and accessible read for young City supporters and football fans everywhere.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781839553134
Publisher: T & P Books Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2027
Country: Virgin Islands, British
Imprint: T & P Books Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Dan Green
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Simon Mugford (Author)
Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.
Dan Green (Illustrator)
Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.
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