1 / 6The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers is a children’s time-travel adventure featuring Lioness Leah Williamson. Leah and her friends travel a century into the past, where women’s football is banned, and try to save a championship final. The listing recommends it for ages 8–12.
At a glance
- Time-travel story centred on women’s football and a championship final.
- Leah Williamson is named as the story’s lead, with the listing identifying her as a former England captain.
- The publisher description says the book includes illustrations by Robin Boyden and was written with Jordan Glover.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A football-focused adventure may appeal to young readers who enjoy the sport.
- Its historical fantasy plot introduces the story conflict of women’s football being banned in the past.
- The listing gives an age range of 8–12, useful as a rough guide when choosing for a child.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 31 Aug. 2023 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years, from customers |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035023134 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.93 x 20.32 cm |
What to know before buying
- The age range is presented as customer-sourced guidance, not a strict reading-level assessment. The listed weight is 1.05 kg, which may matter if the book will be carried regularly.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is positive about the book’s enjoyment and content. The supplied summary mentions that a Year 6 class enjoyed it and that it may especially suit football fans. This feedback suggests the football-led adventure could work well for young readers with that interest, while the rating figures alone cannot explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes enjoyment and positive reactions to the content.
- The supplied summary notes that a Year 6 class enjoyed the book and that it was considered suitable for football fans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
Leah, George and Mimi travel a hundred years into the past and discover that women’s football has been banned. They work with a new friend to help the championship final go ahead.
Who is the book intended for?
The listing gives a reading age of 8–12 years. Children’s reading preferences and abilities vary, so treat this as guidance.
How long is the book?
The listing specifies 336 pages.
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