Football Spy: Red Card: Book 1 (by the bestselling author of Unbelievable Football)

Author:   Matt Oldfield
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
ISBN:  

9781444981605


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   09 April 2026
Recommended Age:   From 9 years
Format:   Paperback
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Football Spy: Red Card: Book 1 (by the bestselling author of Unbelievable Football)


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Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player - he's also a spy! A thrilling adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller and author of 2026 World Book Day title Unbelievable Football. For fans of Alex Rider and Tom Palmer's Football Academy, and players of EA SPORTS FC Career Mode! ""Do you have what it takes when the time comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances."" When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro. But all is not what it seems. Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying - uncovering a scandal that could rock the sport he loves. And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career . . . This game is life or death. An action-packed fiction series perfect for fans of football and books about spies, aged 9-13+ boys and girls! ***Unbelievable Football is a 2026 WORLD BOOK DAY title!*** ***Matt Oldfied has sold over 3 million books!***

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Author:   Matt Oldfield
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:   Hodder Children's Books
ISBN:  

9781444981605


ISBN 10:   1444981609
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   09 April 2026
Recommended Age:   From 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

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Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series (winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year) and the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

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