The Multi-Million Pound Mascot
The Multi-Million Pound Mascot by Chris Powling, published by Oxford University Press in 2001, is a lively tale that intertwines football with elements of fantasy. This edition spans 112 pages and is presented in English. The story follows twins Josh and Mo, who attend Oldchester Athletic games every Saturday as the team approaches a crucial promotion to the Premier League and a cup final at Wembley. While Josh is enthusiastic about the football, Mo’s indifference changes when she consumes a ‘peanut of power,’ granting her extraordinary good luck.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that explores themes of luck and teamwork through the eyes of a reluctant hero. As Mo becomes the team’s mascot, her newfound fortune plays a pivotal role in the team’s journey. The book features illustrations throughout in black and white, enhancing the reading experience. With its focus on football and fantasy, this story aligns with the interests of young readers, particularly those drawn to juvenile fiction.
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Josh and Mo are twins who both go along to watch Oldchester Athletic every Saturday. The team are three games away from winning promotion to the Premier League and are also through to the cup finals at Wembley. Josh is very excited about all this but his sister Mo doesn’t get very excited about football and can take it or leave it. Mo buys some peanuts and swallows the ‘peanut of power’ which gives her the most extraordinary good luck. The slimey owner of Oldchester decides he needs her for the team mascot to ensure that team gains promotion and wins the cup . . . * Chris Powling is a well-know and respected name in the Children’s books world – in 1996, as part of the Books for Keeps team, he won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children’s literature. * In 1994 his book The Phantom Carwash was runner-up for the Smarties Prize. * * A lively and fun story about football, featuring a likeable reluctant hero, and nice flashes of fantasy. * Football stories are popular at this age range and this story fits in with several other football stories published by OUP. * Illustrated throughout in black and white.
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