The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years is terminally ill, their home and livelihood is taken away. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall.

Themes: walking, non-fiction

A New Formation by Calum Jacobs

This book is a detailed, imaginative account of Black footballers and their place within the football world and wider social and cultural history in the UK. It draws links between football and Black cultural expression to tell the story of contemporary Black culture and life in Britain.

Themes: football, Black history, non-fiction, British cultures

Gamechangers by Eve Ainsworth

From the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football!

Themes: football, women’s football, non-fiction, biographies

From the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football!

Themes: football, women’s football, non-fiction, biographies

Home Ground by Alan Gibbons

Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. But Jordan isn’t too happy with this...

Themes: football, refugees, teamwork, friendship, prejudice

Ghost Stadium by Tom Palmer

Lucas, Irfan and Jack want to mark the beginning of their summer holidays in style! Tricking their parents with a camping cover story, the boys sneak into the old abandoned football stadium to spend the night. Are the rumours about it being haunted true? They're about to find out...

Themes: football, paranormal, supernatural, friendship

Sporting Heroes by Jane Bingham

This book features some of the world's most dynamic and successful characters in the world of sport. It provides a fascinating insight into the experiences and achievements of these talented and inspirational people, and sheds light on how they became so successful in their chosen sport.

Themes: biographies, non-fiction, sport

Dream On by Bali Rai

Baljit works in his dad's chippy but dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime comes along in the form of a national team's rep, he is sure that his parents will disapprove and so a chain of lies begins. Will Baljit's fibs mean the end of his potential football stardom, or will his dreams win out?

Themes: football, family, ambitions, quick read

Lily and the Rockets by Rebecca Stevens

t's 1918. Lily spends her days working in a munitions factory, her nights picking metal out of her hair, and her lunchtimes kicking a ball with her workmates. Together they form a football team, the Rockets, and a league soon follows. But when the war ends, the girls lose both their jobs and their football...

Themes: football, women’s football, history, WW1, war

t's 1918. Lily spends her days working in a munitions factory, her nights picking metal out of her hair, and her lunchtimes kicking a ball with her workmates. Together they form a football team, the Rockets, and a league soon follows. But when the war ends, the girls lose both their jobs and their football...

Themes: football, women’s football, history, WW1, war

The Greatest by Alan Gibbons

When Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of Muhammad Ali for inspiration – the greatest boxer of all time. His research into this boxing icon inspires the fight of Ali's young life.

Themes: boxing, true stories, bullying, personal development

Cool! by Michael Morpurgo

Robbie, football fan and animal lover, runs after his dog Lucky one day when he chases a cat and is hit by a car. Unconscious, Robbie lies in hospital, unable to speak, move or eat. One day, against hospital rules, Dad brings Lucky into the hospital. Can Lucky bring Robbie back to life?

Themes: football, friendship, family, pets, hospital

Lionesses: Pride of England by Emily Stead

This book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives. Learn how star players Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead stepped up to help the Lionesses secure the title of European Champions 2022.

Themes: football, women’s football, non-fiction, biographies

This book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives. Learn how star players Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead stepped up to help the Lionesses secure the title of European Champions 2022.

Themes: football, women’s football, non-fiction, biographies

Unstoppable by Dan Freedman

Fourteen-year-old twins, Roxy and Kaine, have only one thing in common. They HATE each other. Kaine is loud, brash and brilliant at football. Roxy is heading for tennis superstardom. When tragedy strikes, their worlds are ripped apart. Can they come together before it's too late?

Themes: tennis, football, family, twins, tragedy

Orienteering by Neil Champion

This book is a guide to orienteering as an outdoors activity. It includes a history of how and when orienteering began, and a guide for how to get started and what equipment you will need. It also provides an overview of the skills and techniques needed for orienteering, such as map reading and planning a course.

Themes: orienteering, map skills, non-fiction

Stat Man by Alan Durant

Arnie Keen loves football stats, and that is why people call him Stat Man. If you could win football games by knowing football facts, Arnie's team would always win. Unfortunately, you win by being good at football, which Arnie is not. And when the star player is suddenly injured, Arnie must take his place...

Themes: football, statistics, teamwork, friendship

Defenders: Killing Ground by Tom Palmer

Everyone is freaked out when circles of scorched earth start appearing in Halifax – on the moors, the parks and even the football pitches. Seth is most disturbed of all – he sees the shadows of the past. Can Seth and Nadiya discover the dark history behind the forces attacking their town?

Themes: football, history, supernatural, friendship