Football Superstars: Son Rules

By (author) Mugford, Simon; Illustrated by Green, Dan
Short description/annotation:
Packed with fun facts, career stats and lots of jokes, the Football Superstars series tells the story of South Korea''s talisman and Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min. The series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, especially among football-loving children who are reluctant readers.
Description:
In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstar''s dynamic duo, Dan and Simon shine their spotlight on Asia''s biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean''s rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga which paved the way for a career defining decade at Tottenham. Along the way, you''ll learn about the people who helped him on his journey, plus get all the exciting facts and stats that make Son a global footballing hero.. True to the Football Superstars brand, the book is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
Biographical note:
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 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.