{"product_id":"the-funny-life-of-football-by-james-campbell","title":"The Funny Life of Football By James Campbell","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacked with outrageous humour, bizarre facts, silly stories, and laugh-out-loud illustrations, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Funny Life of Football\u003c\/strong\u003e by bestselling author and comedian \u003cstrong\u003eJames Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a football book unlike any other. Blending fact and fiction in a unique and entertaining way, this brilliantly bonkers read explores the world's favourite sport through a series of hilarious questions, strange scenarios, and surprising truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Sunday Times Children's Sports Book Prize 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by bestselling author and stand-up comedian James Campbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines football facts with hilarious fictional stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with funny illustrations and quirky humour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages curiosity, creativity, and reading for pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be read in any order for maximum fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink you know football? Think again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why \u003cstrong\u003eoctopuses can't play football\u003c\/strong\u003e? Or how a football match might work across \u003cstrong\u003emultiple dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e? Curious about the real history of the game, why \u003cstrong\u003eHenry VIII banned football\u003c\/strong\u003e, or who the greatest players of all time are?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Funny Life of Football\u003c\/strong\u003e, James Campbell takes readers on a wildly entertaining journey through football's strange, surprising, and sometimes ridiculous world. Mixing genuine football facts with laugh-out-loud fictional scenarios, this unique book is packed with jokes, stories, and illustrations that make learning about football more fun than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you love playing football in the garden, enjoy table football with friends, watch matches from the sofa, or simply enjoy a good laugh, this book has something for everyone. Best of all, there are no rules about how to read it—you can dip in anywhere, read it front to back, back to front, or jump between pages however you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePraise for the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Every page is guaranteed to grab the imagination and it's the perfect thing for dipping into at half time.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eLove Reading 4 Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Campbell is a bestselling children's author and stand-up comedian who has visited more than \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 primary schools\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspiring children through storytelling, creativity, and laughter. His engaging style makes reading fun and accessible for young audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootball fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of funny non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday and Christmas gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who enjoy facts with a humorous twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining football history, ridiculous humour, fascinating facts, and endless silliness, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Funny Life of Football\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect book for young readers who love to laugh. Entertaining, educational, and completely unpredictable, it's a fresh and funny take on the beautiful game that children will return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Sorted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58304163938688,"sku":"30245830","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/the-funny-life-of-football-by-james-campbell_jpg.jpg?v=1781953256","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/the-funny-life-of-football-by-james-campbell","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}