Jun 01, 20 frank lampard has just broken the goal record at chelsea fc, and on sunday he captains england against brazil. The frankie books are a whole series written by frank, i believe, with the aid of someone else, and his first foray into the world of childrens literature. Now, if you are wondering how these super busy football players found the time to write a childrens book, read frank lampards interview with the guardians young reader members. It is an extremely personal account of his experience as a west ham youth player hounded by his own fans through to being a chelsea premiership player and voted the second best player in the world. Feb 12, 20 well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankie s magic football, for children aged five and over. His bestselling childrens book series frankies magic football published its 20th title in 2018. The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west london.
Frank lampard shares inspiration behind his books mail online. And i hope i get the chance to keep being one of the people that writes them. Lampard writes the books based on his own experiences on the pitch combined with where he thinks would be magical to play a football match such as on a pirate ship or in ancient egypt, as frankie appears in some of the earlier books. Frank lampard writes first childrens book frankies magic. He was voted englands player of the year in 2004 and. Then theres chelseas frank lampard, who is writing a series of childrens books called frankies magic football, the first of which, frankie vs the pirate pillagers, will be published. Sonya hartnetts the silver donkey, robert westalls machine. A very well written autobiography which encompasses frank s early life up until the end of the 2006 world cup. Then there was the priceless recounting of an episode when he was called fat frank by a disgruntled west ham fan. Over the line tom palmer tom palmer childrens author. Frank lampard will be signing copies of his new book, the great santa race.
The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west london club at the end of. Frankie s magic football also contains characters based on his teammates and former opponents. Brienne of tarth could end the life of one particular character in the winds of winter, a new fan theory suggests. Apr 16, 2014 frank lampard, katie prices former kissandtell has written a childrens book. It is an extremely personal account of his experience. Frank lampard is, as many of you will undoubtedly know, better known for his footballling skills than his writing skills. Frankies magic football series collection 10 books set by frank lampard, the rowdy romans, the pirate pillagers, the cowboys crew, the mummys menace, the knights nasties, the world cup carnival, the dragon curse, saves christmas, new york adventu. You could be the proud owner of a chelsea shirt signed by frank himself plus a complete set of all six frankies magic football books including franks latest book. But now he is looking beyond football to writing childrens books. Chelseas frank lampard shares inspirations behind frankie. Mar 04, 2017 childrens books are big business for sports stars, tv celebs and bloggers. But if just one mini grey or anthony browne has been lost to childrens literature thanks to geri halliwells ugenia lavender or gloria estefans noelle the bulldog. Teachers and educators, find some very useful, free downloadable teaching resources about football in general and the world cup in particular to use in your.
From clunky and boring to original and funny, author susan. Frank lampard thought that mateo kovacic was the only chelsea player who looked at ease against bayern. Frank lampard, katie prices former kissandtell has written a childrens book. Career one of england s most decorated football players, lampard has 106 england caps and 29 goals. England and chelsea footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, publisher little brown has announced. Well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five. These stars have turned their talents to the book world. It makes me want to read more because hes a really good footballer and he is an inspiring person to be with. Frank lampard is penning a series of childrens books. Jul 16, 2014 frank, england s midfielder and chelsea s alltime best goal scorer, reveals his mother pat lampard, who was 58 when she died, is the inspiration behind the books. Frank, englands midfielder and chelseas alltime best goal scorer, reveals his mother pat lampard, who was 58 when she died, is the inspiration behind the books. He was voted englands player of the year in 2004 and 2005 and earned 106 caps, scoring 29 goals for his country.
Frank lampard has unveiled his first book for children. For older children there is a series about a football star who rises from the south american slums to fame on the pitch, written by mal peet. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books daily mail online. Lampard, who has written a series of childrens football books, enjoyed his time with the pupils and helping them to get involved in reading. Guests give a short epiphany answering a burning question from mary anne hobbs. The latest book in the frankies magic football series, summer holiday showdown. He came to the school i work at a couple of years ago and was brilliant. Some of the most successful young fiction series have been ghostwritten and thats not even counting the katie price and frank lampard offerings. Well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and over. Childrens books are big business for sports stars, tv celebs and bloggers. Unsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampards first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals. Does celebrity status qualify you to become a published author of children s fiction. There have been a fair few who have succeeded madonna, sarah ferguson and katie price. Career one of englands most decorated football players, lampard has 106 england caps and 29 goals.
Writing about writing for children her dark materials. And this year, the summer reading challenge, which aims to get children to read six books over the summer break, has footballer frank lampard as one of its champions. It was really exciting meeting frank lampard, said destiny scully, 9, from st josephs. England and chelsea footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, publisher little. The midfielder, whose contract expires at the end of the season, will pen five books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and above. There was outrage on twitter recently about frank lampard signing a children s book deal. Image caption lampard said he had been inspired by reading stories with his daughters. Its also an engaging read for football fans of any age. There had been some hope that chelsea footballer frank lampard would agree to pose for this shoot while clad in pyjamas. Lampard s england teammate theo walcott also has a series of kids books out and, as with lampard s, they are designed for a very young readership.
Dan freedman is a popular author in our school who writes about football. Frankie and the world cup carnival by frank lampard. A very well written autobiography which encompasses franks early life up until the end of the 2006 world cup. Five footballers who went on to write fiction balls. Manchester city midfielder frank lampard talks about why he now.
Celeb childrens authors, stick to day job please susan elkin. Frank lampard has signed a new deal unfortunately for chelsea fans it is with a publisher to write childrens books. Jul 08, 2016 the worlds worst children is a short story collection from david walliams harpercollins childrens books. It makes me want to read more because he s a really good footballer and he is an inspiring person to be with. Foul play is footballcrime, the squad is footballspies, and defenders is footballghosts, to name but three. Why do celebrities think they can write childrens books.
Frank lampard chelseas record goalscorer, frank lampard was born on 20 june, 1978 in romford and also played for west ham, chelsea and new york city during his playing career. Lampard has authored 18 eighteen childrens books in the frankies magic football series. Best kids books about football football fiction and non. Frank lampard writes first childrens book frankies magic football the chelsea star names roald dahl and david walliams as inspirations. The lovely journal carousel drops onto my doormat three times a year. Little, brown new in the frankies magic football series, this brazilbased adventure sees frankie, louise, charlie and max the dog in south america, trying to track down a referees whistle, a. The frankie s magic football top of the league series 20 books collection box set by frank lampard 1 to 20 books by frank lampard, 9780349001623 frankie vs the pirate pillagers 9780349001623, 0349001626, et al. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great. England and chelsea footballer frank lampard is to write a series of children s books, publisher little. As well as being more than a little talented on the footie field, the england and chelsea midfielder also writes childrens books about the sport, of course. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books mail online. Mar 31, 2014 it was really exciting meeting frank lampard, said destiny scully, 9, from st joseph s.
As well as being more than a little talented on the footie field, the england and chelsea midfielder also writes children s books about the sport, of course. From clunky to original, author susan elkin rates celebrity. And more are on the way in the frankies magic football series. Notsofat frank lampard revealed as he really is during alan. Jessica ennishills evies magic bracelet publishes next month hodder childrens books,cowritten with elen caldecott. Yep, included among frank lampards numerous talents is a flair for childrens literature. Tom palmer writes children s books about football, amongst other things. Sep 24, 2015 steven george gerrard, mbe, has won several awards including the most valuable player in the champions league in 200405 and pfa player of the year in 2006, ahead of frank lampard and thierry henry. Steven george gerrard, mbe, has won several awards including the most valuable player in the champions league in 200405 and pfa player of the year in 2006, ahead of frank lampard and thierry henry. Apr 05, 2014 john travolta has written a children s book. Frank lampard, manchester city i am using over the line as a group reader its really engaging some of our reluctant boys teacher, harcourt primary school. My best teacher mr bouckley by frank lampard tes news. I am really enjoying writing about frankie now and i like the fact the books are a good age for. Winds of winter will this character be killed off in.
Frankies magic football also contains characters based on his teammates and former opponents. Jan 29, 2018 frank, who now writes childrens books, lost his mum, pat to pneumonia in april 2008, shortly before meeting the loose women presenter. Little, brown new in the frankies magic football series, this brazilbased adventure sees frankie, louise, charlie and max the dog in south america, trying to track down a referees whistle, a football and a trophy to help england win the world cup. The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west london club at the end. Tom palmer is a prolific author of childrens books about football.
Lampard promotes literacy with latest childrens book. Frank is a professional footballer and the alltime leading goal scorer for chelsea football club. News, results and discussion about the beautiful game. Footballer frank lampard has finally signed a new deal unfortunately for chelsea fans it is with a publisher to write childrens books. Tom palmer writes childrens books about football, amongst other things. He also writes a blog called love sport love reading 2014. The chelsea star signed a deal with little, brown books for young readers earlier this year to write five books in the frankie s magic.
My 8 year old son has loved the frank lampard books about. David walliams has defied all those who are cynical about such a career swerve. Lampard, who has written a series of children s football books, enjoyed his time with the pupils and helping them to get involved in reading. The frankies magic football top of the league series 20 books collection box set by frank lampard 1 to 20 books by frank lampard, 9780349001623 frankie vs the pirate pillagers 9780349001623. Frank lampard says it was love at first sight when he met. Celeb childrens authors, stick to day job please susan. Its about time i wrote something about submissions and since i have read more than eighty this week, and thousands over the last ten years, its a subject about which i know a little and can talk a lot, for evidence of this see my earlier post on searching for new writers in september last year curtis brown launched a brand spanking new online submissions site. Frank lampard is more than just a superstar soccer player. England footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, says publisher little, brown. Winds of winter will this character be killed off in game. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books daily. There was outrage on twitter recently about frank lampard signing a childrens book deal.
Does celebrity status qualify you to become a published author of childrens fiction. Will this character be killed off in game of thrones book 6. Frank, who now writes childrens books, lost his mum, pat to pneumonia in april 2008, shortly before meeting the loose women presenter. Frank lampard writes first childrens book frankies. He has assessed his squad and it had been interesting to listen to him say that mateo kovacic was the sole player who checked out ease against bayern. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great literary. He told a bbc interviewer in 20 that i would love to get to the stage where i could write a whole book myself. The live stream event is suitable for ks1 and ks2 children. At the age of 36, frank lampard is thinking about what he might do when he retires from football. He is a passionate champion of child literacy and an ambassador for the national literacy trust. Then there was the priceless recounting of an episode when he was called fat frank by a disgruntled west ham fan, who lampard referred to as massive. His endorsements with adidas and pepsi have only added to his appeal, as has the fact that he was named the premier leagues player of the decade in 2009.
Frank lampard has just broken the goal record at chelsea fc, and on sunday he captains england against brazil. U nsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampards first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals. I love books about war, and i have a particular soft spot for childrens books that deal with war. A conversation with soccer star and author frank lampard. Now, if you are wondering how these super busy football players found the time to write a childrens book, read frank lampards interview with the guardians young reader members teachers and educators, find some very useful, free downloadable teaching resources about football in general and the world cup in particular to use in your class or learning studios here. Frank lampard, katie price s former kissandtell, has written a children s book. The chelsea star signed a deal with little, brown books for young readers earlier this year to write five books in the frankies magic. Its hardly as if ghosting is new to childrens publishing. Bbc radio 6 music mary anne hobbs, three minute epiphany. Notsofat frank lampard revealed as he really is during. Frank lampard says it was love at first sight when he. Frank lampard, katie prices former kissandtell, has written a. I am not sure if i will write books for older children.
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