Danny Mann Super Fan

Winner of the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award for children's sports books. "With just the right amount of wit and humour you’d expect from an Ian Slatter novel mixed with a dollop of fancy footwork, Danny Mann Super Fan is a book to get your football-mad children hooked on reading" - The Book Dragon Danny loves Chadmouth Town Football Club more than anything, but a run of defeats and terrible luck has left them bottom of the table and looking certain to be relegated with time running out. But then, Danny and his best friend Nelson stumble across a bizarre pre-match ritual that seems to turn their luck around, and his beloved team starts winning again. Is it too little too late though, and can he keep doing everything right before each match, even when he starts finding more and more obstacles in his way and despite the relentless teasing from his classmates? It’s going to come down to the wire. Does Danny have what it takes to save Chadmouth’s season? Danny Mann Super Fan is the perfect book for young football / soccer fans (including reluctant readers), and for anyone who’s enjoyed the Charlie Fry or Jamie Johnson series and Tom Palmer’s football books. Now re-edited and re-published (01/09/2021). What readers have been saying about Danny Mann Super Fan: ★ If you have a football-crazy child at home then Danny Man Super Fan would be a fantastic read for your little one. Recommended for children aged 9 to 12 years of age. Yeah Lifestyle ★ Does your child love football (in the US, soccer)? If they play or love watching matches, this book is going to be one of their very favorites! Danny Mann Super Fan has all the action, adventure, and drama found in a football match. Your children will want to finish the final chapters of this middle-school book and see what would happen to Danny and the Crabs.Lisa’s Reading ★ A refreshing change from football stories on the field, Danny Mann celebrates life on the terraces and all the dedicated supporters that turn out week in week out to cheer on their team.Primary Teacher Bookshelf ★ Fun and engaging with lots of laughs and team spirit. I think all young football fans would enjoy this story. It's all about the love of the game and younger fans are sure to enjoy it.Four Moon Reviews ★ An engaging story that may well appeal to some who would otherwise be considered reluctant readers, especially if they are football fans. It is a fun story, with plenty of football drama to appeal to middle grade readers.Splashes Into Books ★ I recommend this book to all football fans as well as readers from about age eight and up. I’m not personally a soccer enthusiast, but I had no trouble enjoying this well-written tale.Gina Rae Mitchell ★ A great story.Insatiablereaders ★ I thought that this was a great book. As someone who isn’t a big soccer fan, I still found myself enjoying the book. Kathryn Books ★ Perfect for the chapter book reader/ reluctant reader, and absolutely chock full of football. Lexi Rees / Mum’s Book Blast ★ If you have a reluctant younger reader, which often tends to be boys, who likes football then this might just be the kind of story that creates a new reader. Cheryl M-M’s Book Blog ★ This book is perfect for football-mad kids, and got a big thumbs-up from my little bookworm. The story makes it ideal for reluctant readers as it has plenty to keep 8-11 year olds hooked. I’ll definitely be buying more from this author! bookwormsina ★ It is a perfect read for any football obsessed 8 year (and up!) old and a lovely book to share together. The rituals have us laughing out loud! Jojoreads_50

From award-winning children's author Ian Slatter. "A thrilling soccer adventure for 9-12 year olds. Very enjoyable!" - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards "Exciting, intriguing, full of jeopardy and a page turner. Just right for readers 8+." - The Book Dragon Chadmouth Town haven’t won anything for 60 years, and Ches doesn’t think he’ll ever see the team he loves win a trophy. But amazingly, he suddenly finds himself travelling back in time to the 1960s, just days before the biggest occasion in the club’s history – their one and only FA Cup Final appearance. He’s desperate for a ticket to watch his beloved team win the Cup, but an accident the day before the final threatens to change the course of history. It’s up to Ches to put things right to make sure Chadmouth are still champions. Can Ches make it to Wembley, and has he just ruined the Crabs’ chances of winning? What readers have been saying about The Man With The Magic Foot: ★ As a football fan and mother of a football-crazed child, I enjoyed this fast-moving, well-written time-travelling footie tale. ★ A delightful, fun story to read, which football fans of any age can enjoy. ★ I highly recommend this book and I know kids will enjoy this story. ★ Plenty of drama, plenty of dilemmas to overcome, and plenty of laughs along the way. ★ A very creative and enjoyable read that stokes the imagination and keeps you turning its pages.

Chadmouth Town haven't won anything for 60 years, and Ches doesn't think he'll ever see the team he loves win a trophy. But amazingly, he suddenly finds himself travelling back in time to the 1960s, just days before the biggest occasion in the club's history - their one and only FA Cup Final appearance. He's desperate for a ticket to watch his beloved team win the Cup, but an accident the day before the final threatens to change the course of history. It's up to Ches to put things right to make sure Chadmouth are still champions. Can Ches make it to Wembley, and has he just ruined the Crabs' chances of winning? What readers have been saying about the Chadmouth Town books: ★ If you have a football-crazy child at home then Danny Man Super would be a fantastic read for your little one. Recommended for children aged 9 to 12 years of age. Yeah Lifestyle ★ Does your child love football (in the US, soccer)? If they play or love watching matches, this book is going to be one of their very favorites! Danny Mann Super Fan has all the action, adventure, and drama found in a football match. Your children will want to finish the final chapters of this middle-school book and see what would happen to Danny and the Crabs. Lisa's Reading ★ A refreshing change from football stories on the field, Danny Mann celebrates life on the terraces and all the dedicated supporters that turn out week in week out to cheer on their team. Primary Teacher Bookshelf ★ Danny Mann Super Fan is fun and engaging with lots of laughs and team spirit. I think all young football fans would enjoy this story. It's all about the love of the game and younger fans are sure to enjoy it. Four Moon Reviews ★ An engaging story that may well appeal to some who would otherwise be considered reluctant readers, especially if they are football fans. It is a fun story, with plenty of football drama to appeal to middle grade readers. Splashes Into Books ★ I recommend this book to all football fans as well as readers from about age eight and up. I'm not personally a soccer enthusiast, but I had no trouble enjoying this well-written tale. Gina Rae Mitchell ★ A great story celebrating a worldwide sport celebrated by players and fans alike. Insatiablereaders ★ I thought that this was a great book. As someone who isn't a big soccer fan, I still found myself enjoying the book. Kathryn Books ★ Perfect for the chapter book reader/ reluctant reader, and absolutely chock full of football. Lexi Rees / Mum's Book Blast ★ If you have a reluctant younger reader, which often tends to be boys, who likes football then this might just be the kind of story that creates a new reader. Cheryl M-M's Book Blog ★ This book is perfect for football-mad kids, and got a big thumbs-up from my little bookworm. The story makes it ideal for reluctant readers as it has plenty to keep 8-11 year olds hooked. I'll definitely be buying more from this author! bookwormsina ★ It is a perfect read for any football obsessed 8 year (and up!) old and a lovely book to share together. The rituals have us laughing out loud! Short chapters which make a perfect bedtime read too! Jojoreads_50

‘Exciting, unpredictable, and very, VERY funny. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Marty is desperate for friends, having left his behind when he moved into 10 Downing Street with his mum. Bored and lonely, his life suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when he sneaks out of a secret passage and meets Jumi, a young eco protester. He agrees to help her in her fight to stop a new airport from destroying an ancient woodland. But being an eco warrior isn’t as easy as he thinks. Featuring a mum who just happens to be the Prime Minister, a very nosy sister, a gorilla-wrestling security guard and the creepiest politician in the world, Eco Worrier sees a bored and lonely boy take on a sinister plot and his own fears in this hilarious book from debut novelist Ian Slatter. Eco Worrier is the perfect read for children who love an adventure story with twists and turns and plenty of laughs along the way. What readers have been saying about Eco Worrier: This book is not only funny and awesome but it also teaches you a ton of interesting things about the planet. Five stars for a book that deserves it! Ira - Goodreads review ★★★★★ What an excellent story, I urge you to read this. Robert - Amazon review ★★★★★ A great book which highlights to children how important it is to try and stand up for the planet and to try and save it. Black Books Blog ★★★★★ Nicely-paced, imaginative and breezy tale which young teenagers (of all ages...) will enjoy. Sybil Mory - Goodreads review ★★★★★ I loved this book - it's a great fun read for adults as well as its 9-13-year-old intended readership, which it is perfect for. The environmental message that underpins the plot is critical, and the storyline is engaging and has a great ending. Margaret L - Amazon review ★★★★★ Great storyline, over the top wild adventures, some mischief and pictures to help bring this story alive to keep you turning the pages till the end. Manda - Goodreads review ★★★★★ A fun over the top wild adventure for young readers to enjoy. Great storyline, over the top wild adventures, some mischief and pictures to help bring this story alive to keep you turning the pages till the end. Manda - Goodreads review ★★★★★ This was adorable! And super fun!. Sally - Goodreads review ★★★★★ I read this book in one day. It has a great plot that will teach kids about the environment and politics - but it wasn’t preachy in any way. Xenon - Amazon review ★★★★★ The story has everything from blackmail, protests, espionage, secret passages to annoying sisters. Also, I loved how the author included political and environmental themes into the plot. Rajivs Reviews ★★★★★ While Eco Worrier by Ian Slatter was written primarily for nine to thirteen-year olds, it’s a story that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Chris Clifford - Amazon review ★★★★★

In 1949 the first made-for-television cartoon series debuted on a major network. Tele-Comics embraced the popular cliffhanger serial genre, using nonmoving comic strip panels and a handful of radio actors to produce a show at a fraction of the cost accrued by a live show. Despite the success of Tele-Comics and a few other such shows, television cartoons languished until 1954 when Walt Disney produced Disneyland. From such pioneers as Tele-Comics and Crusader Rabbit to modern fare such as X-Men and Beavis and Butthead, this is the first reference book to detail animated cartoons made exclusively for television from 1949 through 1993. Each entry includes the shows title, network, studios and full production information when available. An essay blending plot description, critical commentary, and background information is also provided for each cartoon. A discussion of the voice artist concludes the work.

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