Books with author Jonny Zucker (author)

Hatton Rangers's new golden boy, Nat Dixon is still basking in the glow of his dramatic end to the last Premier League season when the team are invited to play in a mini-tournament in Spain. Nat is still on edge trying to hide the truth about his age from his team-mates and the outside world, especially when he fears it might have been leaked. And he soon discovers that his host family in Spain are covering up a secret of their own. Can Nat get to the bottom of it before something disastrous happens? And who is the mysterious man following him? Meanwhile, on the pitch Nat faces a brute of a Spanish defender, who is determined not to let Nat show him up. Packed with action on and off the field, this is a high-energy adventure story.

Just a few days after Nat Levy’s thirteenth birthday, he and his dad Dave return to England for the first time in seven years. Since his mother died, the two of them have been traveling from country to country, wherever Dave can pick up work, and Nat has been playing street soccer with the local kids whenever he has a chance - even on Copa Cabana beach in Rio de Janeiro!Now it’s a bit of a shock to come back to England, where the cottage Dave has bought turns out to be a wreck, and the prospect of going to school is looming for Nat. The only positive aspect is that they are close to Hatton Rangers, the soccer team they both follow, but even the team is struggling to avoid relegation and possible bankruptcy. Amazingly, Nat’s soccer skills are spotted and he is put forward for a tryout with the team, but there is something fishy going on that is looking increasingly dangerous…In this soccer-centered thriller, Nat learns about being part of a team, when to take chances, when to accept criticism and when to stand up for himself. His independence and self-reliance help him through some tricky and risky situations.

A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.

Nat Dixon is Premier League Football Club Hatton Rangers’ mystery new signing - and their only chance of avoiding relegation.It’s every young footballer’s dream come true, and Nat feels as though he’s fulfilling his destiny...But what his fellow players, the fans and the press don’t know is that Nat is only 13 years old...A thrilling story of one boy’s plunge into an incredible world of Premier League football and deadly danger, that will have football fans gripped from start to finish.This special not-for-profit edition of Striker Boy has been produced in aid of Mind. £1.40 from the sale of this book will be donated to Mind, a registered charity in England (no. 219830)By purchasing this book you are helping to ensure that every person experiencing a mental health problem receives the support and respect they deserve. "Scores on every level" - The Daily Mail "A big, thrilling, fun-packed read!" - The National Literacy Association

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest. Athletes have competed to be the fastest for thousands of years. Find out what it takes to be a great sprinter in this entertaining guide. The records and record-breakers await you in Sprinters!

Full Flight non-fiction is a series of books for reluctant readers. What was the worst ever football defeat? What does the ‘Back-Pass rule’ actually mean? What is ‘The Scorpion’, and who was ‘The Cat’? Jonny Zucker answers these questions and more in this guide to one of the game’s most vital and difficult roles. Read about all the greats, from Schmeichel to Banks, and discover how to become good in goal

A simple introduction to the Muslim season of Ramadan and Eid. Follow a family as they fast each day, go to the mosque on the Night of Power, and enjoy a delicious feast to celebrate the beginning of Eid. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.

Do you like crisps? Most people like crisps. Emily Cruet absolutely LOVES crisps. Can you imagine being surrounded by crisps everyday and unable to eat a single one? Emily lives hidden away from the world on Grubnot Island working in a crisp factory. Then one day, Emily meets Zak who turns her life upside down...When Emily discovers there is a world beyond Grubnot Island, she risks life and limb to be a part of it. With Zak’s help Emily tries to flee from Grubnot Island. Will she make it or is she destined to stay forever?

Leo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Driving Force, Leo is transported to Steven Gerrard's childhood home in Liverpool where he is given tips on how to drive an attack forward. Leo has to learn fast, because before he's ready he has to help Steven fight back against Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final - and Liverpool are 3-0 down! A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.