Audiobooks narrated by Jude Owusu

Classic Football Heroes: Pelé - Collect them all!

"IN AUDIO FOR THE FIRST TIME to coincide with the brand-new collector's edition featuring a collector's card, free eBook and free audio download! FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Pelé, or Edson Arantes Do Nascimento Nationality: Brazilian Hero Rating: 95 Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of São Paulo, Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. Pelé tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. With an eye-catching cover, this special, elite edition contains a collector's card and a code to redeem a free audio edition of the book. Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range: Messi, Neymar, Maradonna, De Bruyne, Griezemann, Foden, Firmino, Coutinho and Pogba."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Vinícius Júnior

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the WING WIZARDS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior Nationality: Brazilian Hero Rating: 86 Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from São Gonçalo had bags of talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, he immediately caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever and soon joined Real Madrid. Discover how this winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at only 21 years of age! Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the WING WIZARDS range: Ronaldo, Saka, Salah, Beckham, Grealish, Rashford, Son Heung-Min, Mead, Sancho."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Dembélé (Wing Wizards): Collect them all!

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the Wing Wizards collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Masour Ousmane Dembélé Nationality: French Hero Rating: 88 Masour Ousmane Dembélé proved himself as a superstar player from a young age when he was named Player of the Year in his first professional signing with French team Rennes. He transferred to Dortmund where a goal in the final helped them win the DFB-Pokal. Dembélé transferred to Barcelona for a fee of €105 million where the team won seven titles. In 2023 he returned to France and signed with Paris Saint-Germain. In the 2024-25 season he scored 33 goals and was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year, UEFA Champions Player of the Season and finished as the Ligue 1 top scorer. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the WING WIZARDS range: Ronaldo, Saka, Salah, Beckham, Grealish, Rashford, Son Heung-Min, Mead, Sancho."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Van Dijk

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED IN AUDIO - Listen to Virgil van Dijk's story for the first time! Name: Virgil van Dijk Nationality: Dutch Hero Rating: 90 Virgil van Dijk started his football career at the age of seven with his local youth team, WDS'19. Originally hoping to be a striker, his natural defence skills shone through and he signed for Liverpool FC for a world record fee as their superstar centre-back. Discover how he went from washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world. This is the story of how Virgil became a true Liverpool legend. Follow his journey as he fights adversity and works his way up to become an ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all!"

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Isak (Goal Machines): Collect Them All!

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Alexander Isak Nationality: Swedish Hero Rating: 87 Alexander Isak discovered his love of football at the age of just six when his older brothers would take him to their local pitch. His talent and unwavering skills earned him the title 'King of the Cage' and he soon joined the AIK youth academy. Despite early doubts from his coaches, Isak rose through the ranks and proved himself to be an indispensable player. This is the story of the superstar striker from Sweden who caught the attention of Borussia Dortmund, before finding his way to Newcastle United to compete with the best on the world stage. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range: Haaland, Mbappé, Ronaldo, Kane, Lewandowski, Rooney, Zlatan, Nunez, Aguero, Vardy and Palmer."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Yamal (Top Ballers): Collect them all!

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Discover the World Cup 2026 winner's rise to glory. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Lamine Yamal Nationality: Spanish Hero Rating: 88 Proving a gifted footballer from the age of four, Lamine Yamal overcame adversity to sign with La Masia at the age of seven. A talented right winger, Yamal's pace and powerful long-range shots have propelled him in his career to become one of the best young footballers in the world. Follow the story of Lamine Yamal, ultimate football hero, from humble beginnings in Catalonia all the way to being named as UEFA Euro 2024's Young Player of the Tournament. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range: Messi, Pelé, Neymar, Maradona, De Bruyne, Griezmann, Foden, Firmino, Coutinho and Pogba."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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The Magic Balloon: World Book Day 2025

"Discover where the wind will take you in this magical hot air balloon adventure Official World Book Day 2025 book Climb aboard for a brilliant balloon adventure in this exciting picture book for 3-5 year olds to celebrate World Book Day 2025. Written by award-winning author Carl Anka and made in collaboration with Woke Babies, this book is a magical combination of talent and humour, creating the perfect escape for all adventurers, big and small. This exciting picture book for children offers: - A whimsical adventure story for parents and children to read and follow together. - An inclusive and diverse representation of a Black protagonist by an author and illustrator of colour. - The Official World Book Day 2025 book made in partnership with Woke Babies providing culturally diverse material for children. Follow the exciting story of a group of friends who go on a hot air balloon adventure and soar high above the clouds. Whizz under rainbows, through rain clouds and up into space to float among the stars in this whimsical, cosmic adventure, seeing the world in a completely different way..."

Carl Anka (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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We Are Hunted

"What happens when the holiday of your dreams becomes a living nightmare? When seventeen-year-old Femi and his brother accompany their father on a top-secret business trip to a remote and mysterious island, they are looking forward to a summer they'll never forget. Filled with spectacular species of animals and out-of-this-world technology, the island resort welcomes them with open arms, as does its impressive curator Richard Jenkins. But beneath the sparkle and the wonder, the island is hiding a terrible secret - and it's biding its time. When the unthinkable happens and the island is put into lockdown, Femi realizes he is somehow at the centre of an operation that seeks to expose Jenkins' resort for what it really is. But the truth comes with a price. And when the bodies start to fall, Femi must decide who on the island he can trust with his life - and how far he will go to survive. We Are Hunted by Tomi Oyemakinde is a horror-thriller as creepy as Annihilation with the eat-the-rich themes of The White Lotus. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Foxfield and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight."

Tomi Oyemakinde (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Saka: Collect them all!

"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Grow Where They Fall: The deeply moving new novel from the acclaimed author of Hold

"Brought to you by Penguin. Bright and precocious ten-year-old Kwame Akromah knows how to behave. He knows the importance of good manners, how to stay at the top of the class and out of the way when his mother and father are angry with each other. But when his charismatic cousin Yaw arrives from Ghana to live with the family while he looks for work, the rules Kwame has learned about the world can no longer guide him. Twenty years later, Kwame is a secondary-school teacher, popular with his students and depended on by his friends. His is a life spent elegantly weaving between the classroom, the labyrinth of Grindr politics and increasingly intermittent visits to his parents' home. Behind the confident façade, however, he is as driven by caution as he was as a boy. But when electrifying changemaker Marcus Felix is appointed as headteacher, Kwame must reckon with himself as he never has before. Can he face the ghosts of his childhood? How will he learn to move through the world without losing who he is? And where does existing stop and living begin? Grow Where They Fall is a beautifully written, spirited and deeply moving novel about a young man finding the courage to expand the limits of who he might become, from the acclaimed author of Hold. 'Michael Donkor is a real talent' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life 'Hugely enjoyable and very moving, Donkor's frank, clear-eyed and funny prose is so refreshing - an important voice in contemporary British fiction' Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People ©2024 Michael Donkor (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Michael Donkor (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Neymar - Collect Them All!

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior Nationality: Brazilian Hero Rating: 91 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that he had dreamed of since the age of three. If he scored, Brazil would be Olympic Champions for the first time ever.' Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. While his time at Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal showcased his exceptional talent, he now faces a new chapter in his career, having recently transferred to Santos FC. His legacy, however, remains intertwined with his dazzling performances for Barcelona, where he formed a legendary attacking trio with Messi and Suarez. This is the inspiring story of Neymar's journey to becoming one of the most celebrated footballers in the world. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range: Messi, Pelé, Maradona, De Bruyne, Griezmann, Foden, Firmino, Coutinho and Pogba."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Bellingham: Discover the World Cup 2026 superstar’s rise to glory

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the MIDFIELD GENERALS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Jude Bellingham Nationality: English Hero Rating: 88 Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His natural talent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German team in 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his first competitive match. Discover how this midfielder from the West Midlands balanced school and a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training with the seniors as a teenager and undertaking a two-year scholarship at Birmingham City to playing for a European club and representing England in the World Cup 2022, at the age of 19. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the MIDFIELD GENERALS range: Zidane, Rice, Gerrard, Ødegaard, Modric, Keane, Bruno Fernandes, Iniesta and Kante."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Jude Owusu (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jude Owusu

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