The Boyhood of Burglar Bill
(Author) Allan AhlbergCoronation Year, 1953, and in Oldbury a Coronation football competition is organized. The boys from the bottom pitch get a team up, but there's no chance they'll win, of course. They're just the odds and sods � one of them is even a girl � but they're all football crazy and ready and eager to beat off the opposition. A funny and moving story of football and friendship in a world when the streets were full of kids and empty of cars. Not only for boys � and girls � of 9+, there's a real pull of nostalgia for adults as well. And, of course, for all lovers of football, whether on the pitch or in the park.
Allan Ahlberg
Allan Ahlberg is a renowned British author known for his beloved children's book "The Jolly Postman." His whimsical and innovative storytelling style, coupled with unique interactive elements, has captivated readers of all ages. Ahlberg's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to engage and entertain through imaginative narratives.