A popular football-tale-with-a-twist from Horrible Histories author Terry Deary. Jud is football mad but never seems to get a chance on the pitch. But then Seaburn football team meet their rivals and Jud has the chance to step in as a goalie. It's a make-or-break moment - can Jud rise to the challenge? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
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.