Magical Children: The Boy with the Lightning Feet

Timmy Twinkle is chubby. That means he gets bullied at school and hasn't any friends. He longs to play football, but he's hopeless at games. He's miserable. And it doesn't help when Gramps tells him about Great-Uncle Vernon, a chubby boy who grew up to be a famous footballer.

Then his gran's friend May comes to stay. May is a fitness fanatic who knocks Timmy and Gramps into shape in no time, and Timmy discovers there's magic in his toes - he can kick a ball just like Great-Uncle Vernon. And when Timmy performs on the football field, everyone wants to be friends with him.

A lovely story of a child whose unhappiness is dispelled by the discovery of a magical gift.

“'This entertaining story is a modern fable on how lots of love and a bit of determination can change the most unpromising situations. In a short volume the author has created a host of well-rounded and appealing characters both young and old.'”

Gardner's timely, touching tale, told in clear, warm prose, has all the satisfaction of a good fairystory. - THE TIMES - Amanda Craig

A lovely story of how some dreams come true. - THE GUARDIAN (Family Supplement) - Dina Rabinovitch

I will certainly be adding books from this series to my collection for new readers in this age group. - BOOKS FOR KEEPS - Annabel Gibb

A fun and original story with easy-to-read print and line illustrations. - FAMILY INTEREST

This entertaining story is a modern fable on how lots of love and a bit of determination can change the most unpromising situations. In a short volume the author has created a host of well-rounded and appealing characters both young and old. - SCHOOL LIBRARIAN - Rosemary Woodman

Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1 million copies in the UK. Sally continues to be an avid spokesperson for dyslexia awareness, working to change the way it is perceived by society. She was recently awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the COSTA BOOK AWARD.

Visit her website at , and follow her on Twitter at and Facebook at Author

Timmy Twinkle can run as fast as lightning and bend the ball like a professional footballer. How did it happen? Was it magic? Or did Timmy's Gramps have something to do with it? A wonderful story about a boy who stops thinking he's useless and discovers he's the best. By the Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award

Timmy Twinkle is chubby. That means he gets bullied at school and hasn't any friends. He longs to play football, but he's hopeless at games. He's miserable. And it doesn't help when Gramps tells him about Great-Uncle Vernon, a chubby boy who grew up to be a famous footballer.Then his gran's friend May comes to stay. May is a fitness fanatic who knocks Timmy and Gramps into shape in no time, and Timmy discovers there's magic in his toes - he can kick a ball just like Great-Uncle Vernon. And when Timmy performs on the football field, everyone wants to be friends with him.A lovely story of a child whose unhappiness is dispelled by the discovery of a magical gift.

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