Experience an unforgettable journey through the world of football with 'Rollercoasters: Edgar & Adolf'. This captivating novel follows German teenager Adi, who inherits a special football badge. Driven by a heartfelt mission, he seeks to fulfill his grandfather Adolf Jager's dying wish by returning the cherished badge to its rightful owner, Edgar Kail, a former England footballer. This engaging narrative is rich in historical context, bringing to life the extraordinary friendship between Edgar and Adolf that endured the tumultuous times of the Second World War.

Perfect for less-confident readers, this book blends history with fiction, creating a mesmerizing story about courage, resilience, and the bonds forged through the beautiful game of football. Discover the inspiring achievements of these real-life footballing legends as you delve into a tale that transcends generations. This book is not just a reading experience; it’s an emotional journey through friendship and the legacy of sport.

Get your copy of 'Rollercoasters: Edgar & Adolf' today and enjoy the unique connection between past and present heroes, while also enhancing young readers' literacy skills in an engaging way.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for delivery. Shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780198494911. Year: 2020. Publisher: Oxford University Press UK.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780198494911
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK


Description:
When he inherits a special football badge, German teenager Adi sets off on a mission to fulfil his grandfather's dying wish and return the badge to its rightful owner, former England footballer, Edgar Kail.After tracking Edgar down, Adi gets the chance to learn more about the achievements of his grandfather, Adolf Jager, and the story unfolds of a special friendship that spanned twenty years and survived the horror of the Second World
War.Edgar Kail and Adolf Jager played for their respective clubs in the early twentieth century and they remain folk heroes even now. Perfect for less-confident readers, this is a
fictional tale of two real-life footballing heroes, and the moving story of a friendship forged by the beautiful game.