The official facebook page for england footballer frank lampards childrens series frankies magic football. He has written a series of childrens novels about a footballer, frankie, and his adventures with his magic football. Well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five. The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west london club at the end. Frank lampard is a footballer, father and author of the frankies magic football series. Frank lampard biography, married, wife, christine bleakley. England footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, says publisher little, brown. Great for making my boys want to read as football mad youngsters having frank lampards name on these sparked their curiousity and when they started reading they were not disappointed. Frank lampard speaks to site members about how he combines writing his frankies magic football books with playing the beautiful game, his. Lampard is not the only current england star to write books for younger readers. Lampard is not the first footballer to write fiction arsenal star theo walcott has written a series of childrens books and former england manager, terry venables, cowrote a series of crime. Frank lampard has signed a new deal unfortunately for chelsea fans it is with a publisher to write childrens books. Chelsea and england footballer frank lampard charts his life story from childhood to young west ham apprentice to multimillionaire world footballing. Frank lampard childhood story plus untold biography facts he has written 18 children books frank lampard is indeed a special talent.
Jun 09, 2014 frank lampard speaks to site members about how he combines writing his frankies magic football books with playing the beautiful game, his love for libraries and the bfg plus his best ever goal. Frank lampard has just broken the goal record at chelsea fc, and on sunday he captains england against brazil. Written during his stint as a chelsea player, our manager charts his life story from childhood to young west ham apprentice to multimillionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team, including a full account of our titlewinning 200506 season and the. He has written a series of childrens novels about a footballer, frankie, and his adventures. Frank lampard childhood story plus untold biography facts. Jul 04, 2019 sportspuff has compiled a list of some frank lampard facts we think you deserve to know. Lampard went to brentwood school in essex, where amongst other subjects, he studied latin and gained an a grade he played for england national team and chelsea. Frank lampard reveals why he has been so impressed with christian pulisic already.
He was born to frank richard george lampard and patricia harris. Written for children 5 years and above, this is just one of the many books in the frankie and the magic football series. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Listen to frankie vs the rowdy romans by frank lampard at. Former professional footballer frank lampard obe, premier league player and lyricist yannick bolasie, childrens laureate lauren child and the young peoples laureate for london, caleb femi, have teamed up with the premier league to help launch the poetry competition, for children aged 511. Jul 04, 2019 yep, included among frank lampard s numerous talents is a flair for childrens literature. Image caption lampard said he had been inspired by reading stories with his daughters.
Listen to frankie vs the rowdy romans audiobook by frank lampard. Books you can read while stuck at home official site. Frank james lampard born 20 june 1978 in romford, london, england is an english former footballer who is best known for his playing time at chelsea. Frank lampard biography, married, wife, christine bleakley, transfer, salary, nycfc, books, net worth frank james lampard is a british football player and writer. Five footballers who went on to write fiction balls.
It read like a high school essay, but when youre reading a book written by a career. Some of frank lampard books are frankie vs the pirate pillagers, the grizzly games, team t. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great. Apr 15, 2020 frank lampard childhood story plus untold biography facts he has written 18 children books frank lampard is indeed a special talent. Chelsea star frank lampard signs contract to write childrens. He is the son of frank lampard senior, a former west ham and england player. Frank lampard books in 2006, he published his autobiography, totally frank. What is frank lampards net worth and how much does the.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The former chelsea midfielder has penned a series of books frankies magic football which. Video play button 23yearold arsenal forward theo walcott wrote a series of childrens football books in 2010. Frank lampard lampard followed theo walcott into the industry of childrens literature with a series of books called frankies magic football. The autobiography of frank lampard by frank lampard. It is a piece of writing which strikes to the very heart of both peles. Frank lampard speaks to site members about how he combines writing his frankies magic football books with playing the beautiful game, his love for libraries and the bfg plus his best ever goal. Frankies magic football series collection 10 books set by frank lampard, the rowdy romans, the pirate pillagers, the cowboys crew, the mummys menace, the knights nasties, the world cup carnival, the dragon curse, saves christmas, new york adventu.
England and chelsea midfielder frank lampard talks exclusively to arsenal legend and absolute radios rock n roll football presenter ian wright about the return of. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great literary genius. Last year, the national literacy trust survey revealed that 16 per cent of boys rarely or never read outside the classroom, and only 51 per cent of boys aged 811 thought. He has also written a series of childrens novels about a footballer, frankie, and his adventures with his magic football. Frank lampard says the villains in his childrens story books. He has also written a series of childrens novels about a footballer, frankie, and. Explore books by frank lampard with our selection at. Frank lampard has 48 books on goodreads with 2061 ratings.
England and chelsea footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, publisher little. Nov 06, 2015 former chelsea footballer, frank lampard holds his obe medal frank now plays for new york city fc and is a national literacy trust ambassador and has written childrens books in the frankie. Great for making my boys want to read as football mad youngsters having frank lampard s name on these sparked their curiousity and when they started reading they were not disappointed. Mason mount is chelsea ready, lampards edge over sarri and. Jun 01, 20 frank lampard has just broken the goal record at chelsea fc, and on sunday he captains england against brazil. But now he is looking beyond football to writing childrens books.
Lampard joins an illustrious list of celebrities that have attempted to write childrens fiction, including arsenals theo walcott, who has written a series of childrens books featuring a character called tj, and sarah ferguson with her now infamous budgie the helicopter. This man who got nicknamed as super frankie has two sisters named natalie and clarie. Chelsea youngsters are under the spotlight more than ever before after the announcement that frank lampard was going to be the new head coach. Lampard published his autobiography, totally frank, in 2006. I was happy with many elements of the first half but the negative was that we should have scored more goals, lampard said. Mason mount is chelsea ready, lampards edge over sarri and gilmour books his japan ticket. Oct 01, 2006 chelsea and england footballer frank lampard charts his life story from childhood to young west ham apprentice to multimillionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team, including a full account of the 200506 season and the 2006 world cup finals in germany. Explore books by frank lampard with our selection at waterstones. Unsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampards first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals. He is famous for his role as midfielder for new york city fc. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books daily. Sportspuff has compiled a list of some frank lampard facts we think you deserve to know.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. Frankie and the world cup carnival written by englands midfielder, frank lampard. Feb 12, 20 well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and over. Happy publication day for frank lampards new book frankies kangaroo caper its the latest story in the series and the guys end up half way around the world in australia on a mission to reunite a baby kangaroo with its mother, rescue a dingo puppy and get their magic football back. The midfielder, who is out of contract at the west london club at the end of this season, is writing a series of books. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great literary. Frank lampard has 48 books on goodreads with 2056 ratings. Chelsea and england footballer frank lampard charts his life story from childhood to young west ham apprentice to multimillionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team, including a full account of the 200506 season and the 2006 world cup finals in germany. Well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and over. Lampard went to brentwood school in essex, where amongst other subjects, he studied latin and gained an a grade. Join frankie and his friends on their latest adventure, written by childrens book author frank lampard. The frankies magic football top of the league series 20 books collection box set by frank lampard 1 to 20 books by frank lampard, 9780349001623 frankie vs the pirate pillagers 9780349001623, 0349001626, et al. The blues academy has been one of the best, if not the best, in england for the past few years, however. Frank lampard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jul 16, 2014 frank lampard has revealed that the villains in his childrens story books are based on teammates. Written by frank lampard, the frankies magic football series is the perfect combination of magic and football to inspire creative writing. Frank lampard biography, age, wife, children, books and interview. He was awarded an obe in the queens birthday honours on june 2015. Frank lampard signs new deal to write childrens books. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books mail online. Rex, elf express, mammoth mayhem, deep sea dive, the great santa race, meteor madness, and more. Jan 27, 2020 frank lampard books in 2006, he published his autobiography, totally frank. The autobiography of frank lampard ebook written by frank lampard. Frank lampard biography, age, wife, children, books and. Parents should rather buy books for their kids based on the quality of the work and the dedication and skill of the writer and not by the celebrity quotient. Lampard has authored 18 eighteen childrens books in the frankies magic football series. Books by frank lampard author of totally frank goodreads. Former chelsea footballer, frank lampard holds his obe medal frank now plays for new york city fc and is a national literacy trust ambassador and has written childrens books in the frankie.
To date, frank remains chelsea football clubs alltime leading goal. He was voted englands player of the year in 2004 and 2005 and earned 106 caps, scoring 29 goals for his country. Frank lampard net worth, wiki, wife, girlfriend, books and. The former chelsea midfielder has penned a series of books frankies magic football. Frank lampard chelseas record goalscorer, frank lampard was born on 20 june, 1978 in romford and also played for west ham, chelsea and new york city during his playing career. Yep, included among frank lampards numerous talents is a flair for childrens literature. Frank lampard to write childrens books shoppersbase. Frank james lampard, born on june 20, 1978, in romford, london, england. English stated that frank lampard scored one of the highest set of marks ever recorded by the company doing the tests.
Frank has written more than a dozen childrens book and an autobiography named totally frank. Very well written, not a fan of reading many books but life stories like these always keep me inspired. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read totally frank. Relatively simple books but good for initially reading to them and subsequently giving them the independence to read it on their own. Frank lampard net worth, wiki, wife, girlfriend, books and fact.
Lampards books are written for young readers and aimed particularly at those who are interested in how to dribble a football past two defenders and score a cracking goal. Chelsea and england footballer frank lampard charts his life story fr. Chelsea star frank lampard signs contract to write. But for frank lampard who is generally included in the list of top ten educated footballers, his first outing is pretty competent. For his hobbies, frank loves reading, writing and playing football. Mason mount is chelsea ready, lampards edge over sarri. To date, frank remains chelsea football clubs alltime leading goal scorer, where he was awarded three times chelsea player of the year. With each adventure taking place in a different location from the prehistoric land of dinosaurs to the jungles of brazil, the books prompt children to consider the idea of setting in story writing. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Frank lampard has revealed that the villains in his childrens story books are based on teammates.
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