Book 1

The Kick Off

by Dan Freedman

Published 4 June 2007
Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player
(and in his dreams, Hawkstone United's, too). But after he wrecks
his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself.
Dan Freedman is a hot new talent headed straight for the Premier
League! He has great connections and insider knowledge - he works
at the FA and lives with the England team when they're on tour.

Book 1

The Kick Off(TV tie-in)

by Dan Freedman

Published 5 May 2016
 


The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football
series - as seen on Cbeebies!
An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.



Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star
football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too). 



But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's
on to prove himself.


 





perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups with the England team




 


“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.



“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.


“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.



“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.



“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

Book 1

The Kick Off (2021 edition)

by Dan Freedman

Published 7 October 2021
 


The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football
series - as seen on CBBC!
An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory.



Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star
football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too). 



But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's
on to prove himself.


 





Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups with the England team.




 


“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.



“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.


“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.



“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.



“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

Book 2

Shoot to Win

by Dan Freedman

Published 5 May 2008
Jamie Johnson can't believe his luck. He's playing for Kingfield
School in the Cup Semi-Final and scouts from his favourite club,
Hawkstone United, are coming to watch! But Jamie's hopes of a professional
career still have a long way to go...

Book 2

Shoot to Win (2021 edition)

by Dan Freedman

Published 7 October 2021
 


The second book in the Jamie Johnson football series
- as seen on CBBC!
Jamie Johnson can't believe his luck.


He's playing for Kingfield School in the Cup Semi-Final and scouts
from his favourite club, Hawkstone United, are coming to watch!



But Jamie's hopes of a professional career still have a long way
to go...





Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups.

 


PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.



“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.


“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.



“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.



“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

Book 3

Golden Goal

by Dan Freedman

Published 4 May 2009
The third book in the gripping Jamie Johnson series. Jamie's dreams
of becoming a professional footballer seem to be coming true,
after years of hoping and practising. But, just when he's close to
living the dream, a shocking event turns his world upside down.
He's never been a quitter, but can he rise to the toughest challenge
of his life?

Book 3

Golden Goal (2021 edition)

by Dan Freedman

Published 7 October 2021
 


The third book in the Jamie Johnson football series -
as seen on CBBC!
Jamie's dreams of becoming a professional footballer seem
to be coming true, after years of hoping and practising.



But, just when he's close to living the dream, a shocking event
turns his world upside down.


He's never been a quitter, but can he rise to
the toughest challenge of his life?





Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups.



 


PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.



“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.


“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.



“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.



“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

Book 4

Man of the Match

by Dan Freedman

Published 5 July 2010
Jamie Johnson starts the season on fire. He's playing for his beloved
Hawkstone - and he's the top scorer in the country. But when
a rival from an Italian club joins his team, everything changes.
Jamie's temper gets the better of him, and he's sent on loan to
a much smaller club. Will Jamie be able to make it back into the
big time - or has he blown his chances for good?

Book 4




The fourth book in the Jamie Johnson football series
- as seen on CBBC!
Jamie Johnson starts the season on fire.



He's playing for his beloved Hawkstone - and
he's the top scorer in the country.


But when a rival joins his team, everything changes.


Jamie's temper gets the better of him, and he's sent on loan to
a much smaller club.


Will Jamie be able to make it back into the big time - or has
he blown his chances for good?





Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups.

Fast paced story filled with exciting football matches









PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

"An inspiring read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER.



"Dan knows his football" OWEN HARGREAVES.


"You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" STEVEN GERRARD.



"If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK LAMPARD.



"Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.

Book 5

World Class

by Dan Freedman

Published 7 July 2011
 


The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football
series - as seen on Cbeebies!
It's the big one!


The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie Johnson but first he must
answer a huge question:


Which country will he play for?






With brand new characters and all the trademark jaw-dropping
footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson return on very top
form for the fifth book in the series.

perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups



 


PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

“An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER.



“Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES.


“You’ll read this and want to get out there and
play” STEVEN GERRARD.



“If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD.



“Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

Book 5




The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football
series - as seen on CBBC!
It's the big one!


The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie Johnson but first he must
answer a huge question:


Which country will he play for?






With brand new characters and all the trademark jaw-dropping
footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson return on very top
form for the fifth book in the series

Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups.






PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

"An inspiring read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER.



"Dan knows his football" OWEN HARGREAVES.


"You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" STEVEN GERRARD.



"If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK LAMPARD.



"Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.

Book 6

Final Whistle

by Dan Freedman

Published 2 July 2012
It's the final whistle for Jamie Johnson! After leading Scotland to near-victory in the World Cup, Jamie Johnson has landed the dream job: playing football for one of the best teams in the world,Barcelona. But when disaster strikes and his days of football glory feel like a distant memory, Jamie's future will begin exactly where everything first kicked off.

Book 6




The sixth and final book in the Jamie Johnson
football series - as seen on CBBC!
"This was the team of teams. The club of clubs. And
now they wanted him to join them."


A transfer to the best
club in the world beckons for Jamie Johnson.


This is big.
This is huge!
However, a time bomb is already ticking within Jamie...


The final whistle about to blow.





With brand new characters and all the trademark jaw-dropping
footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson return on very top
form for the fifth book in the series

Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan


Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier
League and attended two World Cups.






PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1)

"An inspiring read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER.



"Dan knows his football" OWEN HARGREAVES.


"You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" STEVEN GERRARD.



"If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK LAMPARD.



"Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.

Skills from Brazil

by Dan Freedman

Published 1 May 2014
Before the packed stadiums. Before the international play. Before
the bright lights.

Jamie Johnson had to learn to play from the best.

Jamie is in his last year of primary school and loves being the best
footballer in school. He's the only one that could possibly lead
the students to victory in their annual game against the teachers.
Then it's announced that a new, Brazilian student will be joining
mid-term. Will the new boy overshadow Jamie's skill?

From the school pitch to the beaches of Rio, Jamie Johnson is going
to learn there's more to being a great footballer than he ever
imagined.