By the time Kelly Smith was nine years old, she was already so good she was running rings around the boys at her local club and scoring goals for fun. But angry parents complained she was making their sons look silly, and Kelly had to move to a girls' team. From that day, she knew she had to be twice as skillful and brave as any boy to succeed in the game she loved. Smith is the story of how the girl from Watford refused to be held back, and became an Arsenal superstar and the England women's national team's top scorer. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
About the Author
As a young child Charlotte fell in love with stories and characters through film and music; which as she grew up developed into a true passion. This combined with a love for trying new things, has left her with a very wide range of preference in both music and film, encompassing multiple different styles and genres. During her teen years, where she had no real idea as to where she wished to go, or what she wanted to do; she began to think back to a play she had done at the age of nine with her local theatre group. She realized for the first time, the joy and sense of freedom she had derived from not just acting but being a part of a cast.