The Rise of the Lionesses: Incredible Moments from Women's Football
Ages 8 to 12
Paperback
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01 June 2023
Imprint: Walker Books
Synopsis
CELEBRATE ENGLAND’S DEFENCE OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHP WITH THIS GIFT FOR CURIOUS FOOTBALL FANS.
Packed with facts, tournament stats and player profiles, discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the women's game.
“A brilliant read – the ultimate guide to England’s history-making Lionesses.”
Ian Wright
Open up to discover more about:
- CHLOE KELLY, the super sub who saved the nation
- LEAH WILLIAMSON, the captain who won at Wembley
- BETH MEAD, who overcame the odds to win
- LILY PARR, a trailblazer who scored over 1,000 goals
- HOPE POWELL, the game-changing coach who transformed the Lionesses
- RACHEL YANKEY AND KELLY SMITH, Arsenal’s record-breaking winners
Plus much, much more!
Details
01 June 2023
192 pages
9781529516746
Imprint: Walker Books
Reviews
“A brilliant read – the ultimate guide to England's history-making Lionesses”Ian Wright, Ian Wright
“With impressive tournament stats, fact and player profiles, this will get readers hyped for the Women’s World Cup.”First News, First News
“The Rise of the Lionesses is an excellent, energetic introduction to the history of English women's football. […] This book is an inspirational and informative must-read for football enthusiasts of all ages, especially young girls with athletic aspirations (and their parents and coaches, of course). Flo Lloyd-Hughes does a fantastic job of shining the spotlight on the rise of women's football and the the Lionesses' path to their well-deserved Euro 2022 victory.”NetGalley Reviewer, NetGalley Reviewer
“Serves as an excellent reminder to girls that they can play football if they want to and that indeed they can do anything they want to.”NetGalley Reviewer, NetGalley Reviewer