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Kid Baller
  • Published: 9 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9780241823088
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $19.99

Kid Baller

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9 Mar 2027
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4 Mar 2027
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TED LASSO meets TOM GATES with just a shade of WIMPY KID in this hilarious new series all about friends, family, and - of course - football

My name's Keith - also known as Kid_Baller.
And trust, me being called Keith is the least of my problems...

When Keith's dad moves him and his family away from his mates, his beloved football team, and actually, EVERYTHING THEY KNOW - including a JD Sports, sob - Keith is pretty sure his life can't get any worse. Puffin Island is literally an island full of puffins - and the local team, the Puffin Panthers, hasn't scored a goal in SEVEN YEARS. And that's not even taking into account the fact that his sister, Meg, is probably (definitely) a better footballer than him.

Things go from bad to worse for Keith when what should have been a moment of goal glory turns into internet infamy - and soon he's questioning whether the beautiful game really is worth it anymore.

Can Keith pull himself - and his team - together in time to save the day, and maybe - maybe - even win a game?
  • Published: 9 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9780241823088
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins is a cartoonist and illustrator. His first book, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil, was published by Cape in 2013. Praised by the likes of Raymond Briggs and described as ‘a future classic’ by the Observer, it became the first graphic novel to be shortlisted for Waterstone’s Book of the Year and won the Edinburgh Festival’s inaugural 9th Art Award. Stephen previously won the Jonathan Cape/Observer Graphic Short Story Prize. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he contributes regular comics to the Guardian Weekend and Prospect magazine. He lives near Hertford with his wife and son. For up-to-date news and work, visit www.colillo.com
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Praise for Kid Baller

A hilarious and heart-warming high-five to the beautiful game. Every page is packed with jokes, drawings, facts and stats, plus helpful footy tips like ‘no playing Minecraft during the match.’ Kid Baller is a brilliantly funny and uplifting book about football and friendship (not necessarily in that order). A delight.

Ed Caruana, bestselling author of STAR BREAKERS