Wright, Ian – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:34:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Wright, Ian – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Striking Out https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/striking-out-2/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=25520  

From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga.

Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright.

CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

“A thrilling book … an uplifting story about triumph against all odds … You don’t have to be a football fan to love it!” David Walliams

“I devoured it ? moving, thrilling, disturbing, triumphant and inspiring … a wonderful achievement.” Stephen Fry

 

Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a world-class footballer.

But with a difficult home life, Jerome can’t see how he’ll ever make this dream come true … until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track.

“The best strikers aren’t the most skilful ones. They are the ones who never give up.”

  • Perfect for fans of real-life drama
  • Readers will love Ian Wright’s cameo role in the story
  • With phenomenal cover art from Benjamin Wachenje.

 

“This engaging and uplifting novel, which celebrates friendship and community, is based on Ian Wright’s own childhood experiences and will appeal to any aspiring sportsperson.” Booktrust

“An inspiring story that encourages you to dream big and overcome life’s challenges.” Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ian Wright is one of the UK’s all-time leading goal scorers. He’s lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and won the Premier League golden boot.

Musa Okwonga is an author, poet, journalist and musician; he is a co-host of the Stadio football podcast.

]]> Brilliant Maps https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/brilliant-maps/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=18077 WITH A FOREWORD BY TIM HARFORD See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger economies than California? Who drives on the 'wrong' side of the road? And where can you find lions in the wild? Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas of culture, history, politics and miscellanea, compiled by the editor of the iconic Brilliant Maps website. As visually arresting as Information is Beautiful and as full of surprising facts and figures as any encyclopaedia, Brilliant Maps is a stunning piece of cartography that maps our curious and varied planet. For graphic design enthusiasts, compulsive Wikipedia readers and those looking for the sort of gift they buy for someone else and wind up keeping for themselves, this book will change the way you see the world and your place in it. 'Thoughtful, fun and beautifully illustrated guide to our constantly surprising planet… terrifically interesting stuff' Big Issue

]]> Striking Out https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/striking-out/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=15214  

From the winning writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga.

Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright.

“A thrilling book … an uplifting story about triumph against all odds.” … “You don’t have to be a football fan to love it!” David Walliams

“I devoured it ? moving, thrilling, disturbing, triumphant and inspiring ? a wonderful achievement.”  Stephen Fry

Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a  world-class footballer.

But with a difficult home life, Jerome can’t see how he’ll ever make this dream come true ? until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track.  

“The best strikers aren’t the most skilful ones. They are the ones who never give up.”

  • Perfect for fans of real-life drama
  • Readers will love Ian Wright’s cameo role in the story
  • With phenomenal cover art from Benjamin Wachenje.  

“This engaging and uplifting novel, which celebrates friendship and community, is based on Ian Wright’s own childhood experiences and will appeal to any aspiring sportsperson.”  Booktrust

“An inspiring story that encourages you to dream big and overcome life’s challenges.” Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ian Wright  is one of the UK’s all-time leading goal scorers. He’s lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and won the Premier League golden boot.  

Musa Okwonga  is an author, poet, journalist and musician;  he is a co-host of the Stadio  football podcast.  

]]> Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/brilliant-maps-an-atlas-for-curious-minds/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/brilliant-maps-an-atlas-for-curious-minds/ Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger economies than California? Who drives on the ‘wrong’ side of the road? And where can you find lions in the wild?Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas of culture, history, politics and miscellanea, compiled by the editor of the iconic Brilliant Maps website. As visually arresting as Information is Beautiful and as full of surprising facts and figures as any encyclopaedia, Brilliant Maps is a stunning piece of cartography that maps our curious and varied planet.For graphic design enthusiasts, compulsive Wikipedia readers and those looking for the sort of gift they buy for someone else and wind up keeping for themselves, this book will change the way you see the world and your place in it.

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