The Jamie Johnson Series
The universal dream for millions of young fans around the world is to be a footballer when they grow up.
Jamie Johnson lives that dream.
His journey, from the playground to the World Cup, is brought to life wonderfully by the words of Dan Freedman.
The story of a boy who lives and breathes soccer.
Dan Freedman talks of his excitement about the Jamie Johnson Readers
Born to Play
Jamie Johnson had a happy family and great friends at home in the U.S. But one day everything changed, and Jamie and his mom were in cold, wet England with no friends and no money.
But Jamie had his dream.
He wanted to become a great soccer player.
Ready to Score
Jamie Johnson is captain of the school team for an important game against the boys of old rivals, Stonecroft School. It is Jamie’s hardest game — ever — against a big, strong team.
But then one of the Stonecroft players has a problem — and Jamie has a big decision to make.
The Boy from Brazil
There’s a new boy in Jamie Johnson’s class at school. He comes from Brazil — the country of soccer! Jamie is worried that the new boy — Rafael — will be a better player than him.
But he soon learns that he and Rafael can help one another and be very good friends.
School of Skill
Jamie Johnson travels to Brazil with his friend Rafael. Every day they go to the soccer school on the beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Jamie learns a lot more about soccer, as well as some great skills. But how will his time in Brazil change his future?
Soccer Magic
Every year at school there is a soccer game between the teachers and the students.
The teachers always win.
But this year, Jamie Johnson is captain of the students’ team, and he has his friend Rafael and his Grandpa Mike to help him with tactics.
Can the students win?
The Tryout
Jamie Johnson is in a new school. But his tryout for the seventh-grade school soccer team doesn’t go well. Jamie still has his dream, and he works at his soccer skills for months.
In the end, he gets some help, and it comes from a surprising place.
The Jamie Johnson Series
The story of a boy who lives and breathes soccer.
Who has great skills, and who wants to get to the top.
In each book in the series, we see Jamie as he learns more and follows his dream. He plans to become one of the greatest soccer players in the world. Laced with the kind of real-life experiences that all kids face growing up, Dan’s stories transcend football and allow kids of all backgrounds and interests to be enthralled by the world of Jamie Johnson.
Book sales are close to breaking the million copy landmark in the UK and the series has been adapted into a major BBC TV drama which has been running for seven series, is screened in 70 countries and is the UK’s most-downloaded children’s TV drama on BBC iPlayer.
HATRIQA’s Jamie Johnson Graded Readers
With simple and engaging language, simplified – or graded and written for learners of English as a Second Language, HATRIQA’s ELT Graded Readers bring Jamie's world to life, filled with the passion and joy of soccer on every page.
As you read, you'll learn new words, improve your understanding, and gain confidence in your English language skills.