Go! Go! Chichico!

McCaughrean, Geraldine/ Percival, Tom

Without a pair of football boots, how will Chichico’s dreams ever come true?

Chichico is thrilled when a talent scout spots him during a kick-about with his friends Davi and Ana, and he is asked to try out for Santos Brazil. But without a pair of football boots, how will Chichico ever been taken seriously? Loyal Davi steps in and sets out on a mission to solve Chichico’s problem. But Davi’s actions soon risk ruining Chichico’s dreams forever…

A little football story with a big heart from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.

Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+.

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