Michael Phelps

by Roy Apps

Published 22 October 2009

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Michael had a dream -- to be the world's greatest Olympic athlete ever.
This is the story of Michael's early years and his break through into the US Olympic swimming squad.


Rebecca Adlington

by Roy Apps

Published 22 October 2009

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Rebecca had a dream -- to be an Olympic gold medal winner.
This is the story of Rebecca's early years and her break through into the British Olympic swimming team.


After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic gold medal winner in the heptathlon. Read her story from her childhood years right up to when she crossed the finish line in her final event in London, 2012.

It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.
This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading.
EDGE - for books kids can't put down.


Chris Hoy

by Roy Apps

Published 26 June 2009

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Chris had a dream -- to be a world-class cyclist.
This is the story of Chris's early years and his break through into the British Olympic track cycling team.


EDGE: Dream to Win: David Beckham

by Roy Apps

Published 11 September 2008

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
David had a dream -- to play for Manchester United.
This is the story of David's early years and his break through into Manchester United's first team.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Lewis Hamilton

by Roy Apps

Published 11 September 2008

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Lewis had a dream -- to be a Formula 1 racing driver.
This is the story of Lewis's early years and his break through into top-level motorsports.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Mo Farah

by Roy Apps

Published 27 March 2013

Mo Farah is the UK's most successful distance runner - and double gold-medalist
at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story, from his childhood in Somalia
up to when he crossed the finish line at London 2012.
It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport,
and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough
it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each
dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed
to break through into top level competition.

Suitable for readers aged 7+, this title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE,
which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence.
EDGE - for books children can't put down.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Usain Bolt

by Roy Apps

Published 14 April 2016

Usain had a dream, he wanted to play cricket. But an eagle-eyed coach spotted his sprinting talent at school in Jamaica. Usain soon discovered that the path to becoming a pro-athlete is tough going, and if he was to fulfil his destiny and become the FASTEST MAN ON EARTH, he was going to need every ounce of determination, plus a great sense of humour. This is the story of Usain's discovery, his first athletic events and the Olympic Games.

Dream to Win: Usain Bolt is written by expert author Roy Apps for kids with a reading age of 7 (but could also be enjoyed by pre-teens) and illustrated with black-and-white artwork. The stories focus on top athletes and sport personalities, with each dramatic story bringing to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.


Andy Murray

by Roy Apps

Published 26 June 2009

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Andy had a dream -- to be the number one tennis player.
This is the story of Andy's early years and his break through into the top ten ranking.


Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Wayne had a dream -- to be a world-class football player.
This is the story of Wayne's early years and his break through into the England football team.


Ellie, or Eleanor, Simmonds, is a swimming legend - and she's only sixteen years old
- a multi-Paralympic champion. Read her story from her childhood up to when she
crossed the finish line at the London 2012 Paralympics.
It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short,
inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes
and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination
and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Tom Daley

by Roy Apps

Published 27 June 2013

From the time that Tom, aged 8, drew a picture of his ambition to dive at the Olympic Games,
he has gone on to become Britain's leading diver, capturing the attention of the world's media along the way.
In this easily accessible text read Tom's emotional story, from his childhood years right up to when he
took Olympic bronze at London 2012.

It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short,
inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes
and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and
luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Bradley Wiggins

by Roy Apps

Published 27 September 2012

Bradley Wiggins is a national hero - the first British person to win the Tour de France - EVER. Read his story from his childhood years right up to when he crossed the finish line at the London 2012 Olympics.

It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.


Hope Powell

by Roy Apps

Published 9 October 2008

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Hope had a dream -- to play in, and manage, the England women's football team.
This is the story of Hope's early years and her break through into world-class women's football.


Monty Panesar

by Roy Apps

Published 9 October 2008

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Monty had a dream -- to be a world-class cricketer.
This is the story of Monty's early years and his break through into the England cricket team.


Tiger Woods

by Roy Apps

Published 8 July 2010

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Tiger had a dream -- to be a top golf professional.
This is the story of Tiger's early years and his break through into the golf world ranking.


EDGE: Dream to Win: Leo Messi

by Roy Apps

Published 10 December 2015

We've all got a dream, right? Growing up in Rosario, Argentina was tough for a kid - especially a little one like Lionel Messi. But Lionel didn't want to be little - he wanted to be a LEGEND! This is the story of Lionel's discovery, his first football matches for Newell's Old Boys and then the huge decision that would change his life FOREVER...

It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Each is written by expert author Roy Apps for kids with a reading age of 7 (but could also be enjoyed by pre-teens) and illustrated with black-and-white artwork. The stories focus on top athletes and sport personalities, with each dramatic story bringing to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.


Nicola appeared in a BBC list of 100 top inspirational women, and reading her story you can see why. After joining an all-boys boxing club in Leeds, it soon became clear she was a natural. But then her mum became ill, and she had family responsibilities to take on, and her trainer couldn't get her a proper fight. How could Nicola continue to pursue her dream now? This is the story of how - with the spirit and determination of a champion - Nicola fought her way to the top of her sport.

Dream to Win: Nicola Adams is written by expert author Roy Apps for kids with a reading age of 7 (but could also be enjoyed by pre-teens) and illustrated with black-and-white artwork. The stories focus on top athletes and sport personalities, with each dramatic story bringing to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.


When Louis Smith was seven he was faced with a choice that would change the course of his whole life. He chose the path of an athlete, but he lacked concentration and was easily distracted. As a punishment his coach made him perform circles on the pommel horse...

Dream to Win: Louis Smith is written by expert author Roy Apps for kids with a reading age of 7 (but could also be enjoyed by pre-teens) and illustrated with black-and-white artwork. The stories focus on top athletes and sport personalities, with each dramatic story bringing to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books
to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.


EDGE - Dream to Win: Chris Hoy

by Roy Apps

Published 12 April 2012
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win?
Chris had a dream -- to be a world-class cyclist.
This is the story of Chris's early years and his break through into the British Olympic track cycling team.
This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading.
EDGE - for books kids can't put down.