World Cup Dreams & Dangerous Secrets: What's the Real Cost of Winning? ā½š
About this episode
This episode explores the duality of winning in football and the hidden human costs behind the sport.
In this episode of BookQuest , we’re lacing up our boots and taking the pitch. We’re exploring the beautiful game from two completely different angles: the ultimate thrill of winning the cup, and the heavy choices that come when you discover the truth behind the gear we wear. On the Shelf This Week: Mitch Johnson joins the show to discuss his gripping novel, Strike . A football-obsessed boy is finally on the verge of achieving his ultimate dream of turning professional. But when he uncovers a hidden message stitched into his boots by the workers who made them, he's forced to confront the real human cost of the game and decide what truly matters. Gordon D'Arcy and Paul Howard also feature with their brilliant interactive picture book, Let's Play Football! . This high-energy story puts young readers directly into the boots of a footballer competing for the championship cup, teaching real skills and encouraging movement as the match unfolds. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Fun Kids
Guest: Mitch Johnson
Topics covered
- World Cup
- football
- winning
- human cost
- children's literature
- interactive books
Keywords
- World Cup
- football
- winning
- human cost
- children's books
- Mitch Johnson
- Strike
- Let's Play Football!
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Strike, Let's Play Football!
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