Sammy Striker and the Football Cup
Catherine Emmett, Joe Berger
Subjects
- Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
""An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!"" – Beth Mead, Lioness
Shoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the courage to believe in yourself.
Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she’s spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy’s shots on goal go a bit . . . wonky.
Will Sammy work out that it’s what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?
Reviews
Sammy Striker goes everywhere with her ball and is very good at playing football. One day the coach of the under-eights team invited her to join the team. She was very happy. She was very fast, but her kick was curved and she was not able to shoot into the net. She tried hard, but her kick continued to curve. During a match, her coach told her that to be one of the best she should not try to do things like everyone else. She was different, and that gave her pride. With great control of her curved kick, she scored four times in that game. – The story teaches that what makes you different is what helps you succeed.
Mademoiselle Cilla Custard 01.09.2025
Star Reviewer
i think it was an amazing book i would recommend this book to people that love football
Countess Fenella Pipistrel 26.08.2025
I liked when she snuggled with the ball
Professor Cornelius Pineapple 08.08.2025
She managed to score a goal and tried hard.
General Arthur Aardvark 01.08.2025
Sammy played footbal for the red team but she kept missing the goal. Then she got chosen to go on the pitch and she scored the winning goal
Sir Carnaby Paddington 01.09.2024
Sammy is my favourite person because she has a green tshirt and a red and golden ball.
Ambassador Hercules Tyrannosaurus 03.08.2024
I liked that the boss believed in her so she didn't have to back away
Professor Natty Hoverboard 26.07.2024
I really liked that Sammy won.
Countess Fifi Pinkerton 23.07.2024
Sammy was a good player and had good friends
Madam Sunny Frozen-Peas 22.07.2024
Enjoyable rhymes and good moral. We really enjoyed this and read it twice
Doctor Cabbage Gravy 06.07.2024
It is a book about football. I like it because I like football. Sammy is a girl, who loves football. Once she went to the park and she was asked by famous coach to play in her team. She accepts and gets to play, but she is very nervous and doesn't play very well. She learns to believe in herself and helps the team win the trophy. It is a fiction I recommend
Marshal Quincy Mouse 23.04.2024
Star Reviewer
Very good book.
Inspector Sandwich Satellite 05.01.2024
Being yourself is how to exceed.
Queen Cupcake Paperclip 29.12.2023
is amazing
Anonymous 30.09.2023
A book about encouragement
Madam Phoenix Bobble-hat 06.09.2023
She did a good goal even if she shoots the ball in a curve.
Princess Honeycomb Birdbath 05.09.2023
Good
Judge Slip Waterfall 01.09.2023
It was ok if you like football. Even if you can’t hit the ball right you can still score a different way
Lord Bruno Piccalilli 30.08.2023
It is funny I like it
Earl Race-car Peninsula 29.08.2023
I liked it when Sammy realised that she could score with her curved kicks
Esquire Trigger Biscuits 29.08.2023
