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Football: The Gruesome Game

By (author) Terry Deary

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normal price: R 237.95

Price: R 225.95


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Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to the most popular sport on Earth, football. Read all about football's beginnings in the middle-ages, which involved no rules, except maybe no intentionally killing the other side, all the way to the First World War and its famous Christmas day match, plus awful injuries, silly supporters and not forgetting women in the sport. Publishing in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this book will cover everything you need to know about football's horrible history. fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Scholastic
Published date | 7 May 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 144
Dimensions | 198 x 128 x 21mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 270g
ISBN | 978-0-7023-4480-0
Readership Age | From 09 to 11 years
BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / history / europe
Expected | 7 May 2026

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