The book that inspired the TV series!
Born to Play
If you like football, this book's for you
Frank Lampard
About the
Book
With the ball at his feet, Jamie’s brain was clear and free. Free for football. Programmed to play. Set to score.
A specially written prequel to the series…
Jamie Johnson is having a tough time at school. The bullies won’t let him play football at break, his best mate is at another school and the weirdest kid in class won’t leave him alone.
Right now, he needs his football skills more than ever …
You'll read this and want to get out and play
Steven Gerrard
The
Series
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Dan Freedman
Author
Creator of Jamie Johnson, author of Unstoppable and trying his hand at poetry too...
Speaker
Dan gives engaging talks to schools, academies, football clubs and corporations across the UK.
Ambassador
Partnerships include Premier League Primary Stars, Wicked Young Writer Awards and Youth Sport Trust.