Edgar & Adolf ; A beautiful game a terrible war an unbreakable friendship/ Phil Earle & Michael Wagg.
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 J”ager, 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 J”ager played for their respective clubs in the early twentieth century. As the last amateurs to represent their countries, 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.-- Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781382055505
- ISBN: 1382055501
- Physical Description: 144 pages ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books 2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Quiz and answers in back of book. |
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| Subject: | Young adult fiction. Football players > Fiction. Friendship > Fiction. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | YAPB WAGG (Text) | 33114018781799 | Young Adult Fiction Paperback | Available | - |
