The Hat Trick by Terry Deary

The Hat Trick by Terry Deary

By Terry Deary (author) , Stefano Tambellini (illustrator)

Paperback Not Available

View All Editions (2)

Jud is football mad but never seems to get a chance on the pitch. But when Seaburn football team meet their rivals, Jud finally has the chance to step in as goalie. It's a make-or-break moment - can Jud rise to the challenge? A terrific football story from a master storyteller, set in the post-war period.

Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.

He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.

Q+A with Terry Deary

Favourite Hero: Guy Fawkes

Favourite Monster: The Chimera

Your weapon of choice: Machine Gun

Special Secret Power: Invisibility

Favourite Fight scene: Gladiators

Goodie or baddie: Baddie

the best books for 9-12 year olds · the best books for teenagers

Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder

Jud is football mad but never seems to get a chance on the pitch. But when Seaburn football team meet their rivals, Jud finally has the chance to step in as goalie.

The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Hat Trick and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old

The Hat Trick features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Sporting Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers

Paperback. Not Available.

The Hat Trick was written by Terry Deary and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd

The Hat Trick has 48 pages

©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer

The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.