Off the Bench by Tom Mitchell

Off the Bench by Tom Mitchell

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.

As a father to two football-mad children and a long-suffering Sheffield Wednesday fan, I've always wanted to write a football book. We've all read enough narratives about a star striker getting an injury before a cup final or an underdog triumphing against the odds, so I wanted to go for something different. Based on my experiences on the touchline of my son's games (you won't believe the behaviour of some parents – or maybe you will) and my love of Football Manager, I thought it'd be interesting to focus on a kids' team and a player who, actually, isn't very good. I think it's more laudable to play sports (or engage with anything) that you're not naturally talented at, it's brave for one thing, and this isn't often discussed. The book, therefore, is dedicated to all players, like me, who aren't gifted but give it a go anyway. That's showing real love of the game!

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780008744755
ISBN 10	0008744750
Title	Off the Bench
Author	Tom Mitchell
Series	Big Cat Read On
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2025-04-28
Number of pages	112
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.