Chase for the Championship

The new book from James Steptowe, author Raid of the Ratskull Rodents (May 2019)

Chase for the Championship

A football story for girls and boys

Sarah Saunders, striker for Lingerfield F.C., and  Yonis Ganim, goalkeeper for SLS United, are locked in a tight battle for their under-eleven championship title. 

Only 1 point separates their teams at the midway point in the season. 

However, as the chase for the championship heats up, both Sarah and Yonis realise there are much more important things in life than just football…

Target Audience 

If you’re aged 7+ and love football or sport themed stories then this is a book you won’t want to miss. Chase for the Championship is unique among books of its kind due to it having both a girl and boy main character whose sides of the story are told throughout the book.

It’s a book that is perfect for reluctant or struggling readers due to the way it has been written and formatted, but one with an exciting and engaging story that will hook even the ablest readers.

About the author

James Steptowe is a teacher as well as an author. With over five years teaching experience in a range of Primary Schools he knows firsthand what engages and excites young readers. In May 2019 he released his debut book Raid of the Ratskull Rodents and toured local bookshops and schools promoting a love of reading. 

Chase for the Championship is his second book and he was inspired to write it when teaching in North Yorkshire with a year 5/6 class full of girls and boys who were big football and sports fans.

James currently lives in Italy where his wife (who is Italian) and he welcomed their daughter in March 2020.