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Matt Oldfield

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Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn’t just a talented football player – he’s also a spy! Midfielder Ethan Fox has never stood out on the pitch, despite his high football IQ. But when he gets scouted by an elite academy, it’s his chance to prove he has what it takes. This could be Ethan’s last hope to live out his dream – and provide for his family. But all is not what it seems. When Ethan is approached by the mysterious Department Eleven, he becomes drawn into the shady world of spying – and a scandal that could rock the sport. And uncovering the truth might not just threaten Ethan’s football career – it could put his life and family at risk!

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Publish Date: 09/04/2026

Description

Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player – he's also a spy! A thrilling adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller and author of 2026 World Book Day title Unbelievable Football.

“Do you have what it takes when the time comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances.”

When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro. But all is not what it seems.

Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying – uncovering a scandal that could rock the sport he loves.

And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career . . . This game is life or death.

An action-packed fiction series perfect for boys and girls who love football aged 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and fans of books about kid spies!

***Unbelievable Football is a 2026 WORLD BOOK DAY title!***

***Matt Oldfied has sold over 3 million books!***

Additional information

Weight 280 g
Dimensions 196 × 128 × 26 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

288

Language

English

Edition

|Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J