Our Beautiful Game

Name: Our Beautiful Game
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Lou Kuenzler
ISBN: 9781399102575

Author: Lou Kuenzler

Narrator: Charlie Sanderson

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing

Published: 12/01/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Historical Stories

Synopsis

During the First World War, as men were sent to fight, women and girls took their place in munitions factories. Football became a favourite pastime, and before long they were creating all-female sides. When Polly Nabb's brother Joe is called up, all she wants to do is kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has other ideas, and makes her stay at home to help with endless chores. But football is something Polly is prepared to fight for - it's her life! She's determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her dream, and show the world that football is not just for boys . . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Victoria-Melita

A very sweet story, not only about football and following your dreams, but also about sexism, gender roles, and the poor women who had to go through so much while working at the munitions factories. I didn't know anything about what these poor women went through and it was heartbreaking to learn abo......more

Goodreads review by Catherine

A complete classic. Beautifully written, it's a deep and emotional story. The main character Polly is obsessive about football. She's wonderfully real and modern. A flawed hero, her flaws make her human, and you root for her throughout.......more

Goodreads review by Wendy

Great book for anyone interested in the growth of women’s football in the industrial towns of England during the First World War and general life for the lower working classes. Very realistic outcomes for several characters, suitable year 6, 7/8+ to junior high school.......more

Goodreads review by Aaron

Rollicking read. Historically interesting, warm and witty with characters you feel for.......more