The Match
Publishing Details
The Match
By (Author) Russell Ayto
Illustrated by Russell Ayto
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
1st June 2018
3rd May 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Association football (Soccer)
Gift and novelty books / items
796.3340207
Physical Properties
32
Width 172mm, Height 176mm, Spine 8mm
180g
Description
The perfect gift for all those whose lives revolve around The Beautiful Game ...
The man works all week in the factory. The dog waits at home. On the weekend, they both watch THE MATCH on television together. Results arent good so the dog decides to do something about it ...
With a knowing, dry humour perfect for fans of Wallace & Gromit, and a simple domestic setting, THE MATCH is the ideal gift for all football fans. Because if you arent watching football, then reading about it is the next best thing!
Author Bio
Russell Ayto is best known for his anarchic and stylish artwork. He graduated from Exeter College of Art with a degree in Graphic Design and has since been delighting children all over the world. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witchs Children, and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 for The Witchs Children Go to School. He has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Before illustrating childrens books, he worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Sunday Observer. The Match is Russells second book with Bloomsbury, following the brilliant Henry and the Yeti. Russell lives in Cornwall with his family.
