{"product_id":"kick-off","title":"kick off by hannah cole","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eKick Off\u003c\/strong\u003e is a short children’s football-themed book published around 1990 as part of the \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eRacers\u003c\/em\u003e series by Walker Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe story follows two schoolgirls from different ethnic backgrounds who strive to join the school football team—likely addressing teamwork, friendship, and overcoming barriers in a sports setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThough no full plot synopsis is readily available, reviews suggest a well-paced, authentic portrayal of young athletes balancing school, life, and their passion for football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eHannah Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e studied psychology at King’s College, Cambridge, before spending five years teaching adults with learning difficulties, and later teaching in a nursery school. She transitioned into a full‑time children’s author, drawing on her educational and psychological insight to craft authentic stories for young readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer works include \u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eKick Off\u003c\/em\u003e—a short football-themed tale featuring schoolgirls Paula and Shazia determined to make their school team—alongside children’s novels such as \u003cem data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eIn at the Shallow End\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eIn Extra Time\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eIn Between Times\u003c\/em\u003e. These books are praised for realistic sports action, strong characterization, and sensitivity to young readers’ experiences and pressures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCole lives in Headington, Oxford with her family, and her background in psychology and hands-on teaching shapes her empathetic, thoughtful stories for children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45168035725498,"sku":"2UJODM58H-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/kick.jpg?v=1758388300","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/kick-off","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}