Our Beautiful Game

<p><b>A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.</b><br><i><br>They can take our ball, but they can never stop the game.</i><br><br>Polly Nabb is no stranger to trouble.<br><br>When her brother Joe is sent to serve in the trenches, all Polly wants is to kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has other ideas, and makes her stay home to help with endless chores. But football is something Polly is prepared to fight for – it’s her life! She’s determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her dream and show the world that football is not just for boys . . .<br><br>The war years: a time of trailblazing female footballers, like the legendary Lily Parr, who played to sell-out crowds. Polly’s dramatic wartime story celebrates those bold young players who changed attitudes to women on the pitch and salutes the unsung heroes on the Home Front too.<br><br><b>‘Absolutely magnificent! A glorious tale of football, friendship, feminism and social history.’</b> Emma Carroll<br><br><b>'A very entertaining and enjoyable read.' </b><i>LoveReading4Schools</i><br><br><b>‘A powerful story.’ </b>Sophie McKenzie<br><br><b>'A gripping read.’</b> <i>School Reading List</i></p>