In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the
world-famous soccer player and campaigner against childhood hunger.
When Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent
for soccer. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her
family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure
that her children had enough to eat.
With his mum's support, Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed
through the youth academy at Manchester United Football Club. He
worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game, making
his debut in the Premier League in 2016.
But no matter how successful he became, he never forgot where he came
from and his experience as a hungry child. When schools were closed
during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the situation left
schoolchildren without free meals that they would have had. And so
Marcus took it upon himself to lead a nation-wide campaign to ensure
that no child would go without food.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the soccer player's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for
kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and
artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible
things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single
volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change
the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!