Introducing “Unstoppable” – a brand new novel!

The time has come for Dan to release another book! Dan has teamed up with David Fickling Books to release his first young adult novel; and it is entitled Unstoppable. The book isn’t just aimed at sports fans, but also to a wider audience as the protagonists, twins Kaine and Roxy, attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable […]

Jamie Johnson Series 4 is Live!

After England’s success in the World Cup last year, and with the Nations League Finals to come this summer, could things get any better for a football fan? Well, it turns out they can – as Series 4 of CBBC and ShortFormFilm’s Jamie Johnson is officially live! Thirteen 30-minute episodes follow Jamie (Louis Dunn) continue […]

Rafael da Cruz’s Tips for the Top #16 – Jarrod Bowen

If you’ve read Skills from Brazil, then you know that Jamie’s friend Rafael Da Cruz is quite simply a master when it comes to spotting football talent. So, we thought we’d put him to the test and ask him to do a regular feature where he predicts which young players will ultimately go on to […]

“Unstoppable” is The Times’ Children Book Of The Week

Dan’s brand-new novel, which covers a variety of topics such as sibling rivalry, sporting ambition, knife crime, gangs and peer pressure, was recently named The Times’ Children’s Book Of The Week. Dan said: “I’m really grateful to all the schools, teachers, librarians and readers for their support with the book. Thinking about what to write […]

COMPETITION: Win a copy of Unstoppable!

Would you like to get your hands on Dan’s new book, Unstoppable? Toppsta, the online community where children review books, is running a giveaway to win a copy! If you’re not familiar with Toppsta, it’s a website set up by mum of two, Georgina Atwell who wanted to provide a better way for children and […]

Dan Joins Forces With Footballer To Launch Unstoppable!

Recently, Dan visited Aldridge School in Walsall to speak to Year 7 pupils about Unstoppable – his brand-new novel. However, he was not speaking alone, as joined by was Mansfield striker Craig Davies, formerly of Manchester City. The Year 7s were very excited to hear all about the new book, and to hear Craig speaking […]

A chants moment!

Last week, Dan took place in a video conference with schools in Redbridge, in which he discussed his journey from football fan to published author, the Jamie Johnson series, and his new book, Unstoppable. He also gave the pupils a challenge – to come up with a football chant! Gearies Primary School came up with […]

Rafael da Cruz’s Tips for the Top #15 – Ludwig Augustinsson

If you’ve read Skills from Brazil, then you know that Jamie’s friend Rafael Da Cruz is quite simply a master when it comes to spotting football talent. So, we thought we’d put him to the test and ask him to do a regular feature where he predicts which young players will ultimately go on to […]

The November Fans Of The Month are Ballynahinch Primary School!

Every month, we name a huge Jamie Johnson fan as a Fan of The Month! This fan could be anyone, from anywhere around the globe. He, she or they could come to our attention in several diverse ways, for example, at a school Dan attends, a piece of writing he or she sends to Dan, […]

Rafael da Cruz’s Tips for the Top #14 – Dennis Praet

If you’ve read Skills from Brazil, then you know that Jamie’s friend Rafael Da Cruz is quite simply a master when it comes to spotting football talent. So, we thought we’d put him to the test and ask him to do a regular feature where he predicts which young players will ultimately go on to […]