Our Beautiful Game
Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler is a novel published by Faber & Faber, Limited in July 2021, featuring 400 pages in English. This story is inspired by the true accounts of female football legends such as Lily Parr and Alice Woods, focusing on Polly Nabb, a young girl determined to pursue her passion for football during the tumultuous war years. As her brother Joe goes off to serve, Polly grapples with the constraints placed on her by her mother, who insists she stay home to help with chores. Despite these challenges, Polly is resolute in her fight to prove that football is not just for boys.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights the experiences of trailblazing female footballers and the impact of the war on their lives. The book explores themes of friendship, feminism, and social history, celebrating the bold young players who defied societal expectations and changed attitudes toward women in sports. Through Polly’s journey, the story pays tribute to the unsung heroes on the Home Front, making it a significant exploration of both personal and collective resilience during a pivotal time in history.
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A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.
They can take our ball, but they can never stop the game.
Polly Nabb is no stranger to trouble.
When her brother Joe is sent to serve in the trenches, all Polly wants is to kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has other ideas, and makes her stay 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 . . .
The war years: a time of trailblazing female footballers, like the legendary Lily Parr, who played to sell-out crowds. Polly’s dramatic wartime story celebrates those bold young players who changed attitudes to women on the pitch and salutes the unsung heroes on the Home Front too.
‘Absolutely magnificent! A glorious tale of football, friendship, feminism and social history.’ Emma Carroll
‘A very entertaining and enjoyable read.’ LoveReading4Schools
‘A powerful story.’ Sophie McKenzie
‘A gripping read.’ School Reading List
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