Billy was a champion soccer star playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out... Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man who looks back on his life as Chelsea's champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 & on through his subsequent life. Billy joins Chelsea as a football apprentice rises through the reserves to become a real champion. His passion for football sees him through the war years
- even as a prisoner of war he organises a friendly against the Italians
- but having been injured by a mine he cannot play for Chelsea on his return to Engl&. Billy turns to vagrancy & alcohol & for years he wanders up & down the country. He re-settles in London in a derelict house & is befriended by a family who move him to a shed in their garden. He in turn helps their son with his football who in his turn becomes a Chelsea player. Billy becomes a Chelsea Pensioner & his 80th birthday is celebrated when Chelsea play at home. A novel for both children & adults which deals with some difficult issues. Michael Morpurgo's storytelling is superb & this will be a welcome follow up to the previous Morpurgo/ Foreman collaboration
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Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Billy the kid has so much to do before Gabby Goose's birthday party there's no way he's ready for his afternoon nap. It's up to the rest of the animals in Potter's Barn to tire him out & ensure Gabby's party goes off with a bang! ...

Tum & Figg are competing to make the cake for Gams birthday dinner & keep trying to ruin each others plans. But with time running out can you Tink & Clott finally get them to work together or will you have to make the cake yourselves? ...

Colin the Dragon is missing! Nobody knows where he is which is very odd because Colin is ENORMOUS. Can you help Gam track down his beloved pet & work out what in the Bin is going on? In this interactive adventure there are a host of possible endings encouraging readers to play again & again. Some paths end in disaster others end with you saving the day. The choice is yours! ...

The Bin Weevils need your help! Labs Critter Contraption is on the rampage round the Binscape making critters left right & centre. Can you help Tink & Clott find the machine & round up all the critters before they trash the entire Bin? This is an awesome doodle story book for Bin Weevils fans. The inside pages are printed black & slime green with lots of space for you to get creative & finish off the pictures! ...

From nest & garden parties with close friends to epic celebrations at Slam's Party Box & in Tycoon nightclubs Tink & Clott always make the guest list. & this is your chance to join them! Finish decorating the party scenes & dress your weevily friends in fab party accessories with the reusable stickers. When you want to play again just peel off the stickers for endless party fun! Plus you'll find a SECRET CODE inside which will give you access to an EXCLUSIVE NEST ITEM ONLINE! ...

Fall in & flip out with Tink Clott Scribbles & the whole Bin Weevils gang! From Flem Manor to Labs Lab each page is a new adventure with your favourite characters as you complete mazes crosswords wordsearches doodle pages colouring pages & lots more! Plus keep your eyes peeled for some top-secret codes hidden inside to unlock bonus Mulch & even a free nest item online! ...

This handy handbook is full of the Nest Inspector's hottest tips on how to create the most Bin-tastic nest imaginable for your Bin Weevil! Learn how to track down & invite the Nest Inspector to your nest how to theme a room how to make your nest stand out from the rest & discover the Nest Inspector's top picks from the Shopping Mall. With the help of this book it won't be long before your interior design skills have earned you a glittering Bin Nest Trophy & your home is featured in the Nest Inspector's prestigious BEST NEST magazine! Plus you'll find SECRET CODES inside which will give you access to EXCLUSIVE NEST ITEMS ONLINE! ...

Take a tour through the Binscape with Tink & Clott & learn the best tips & tricks from looking after your Bin Weevil" to creating a BIN-tastic nest design earning loads of Mulch in your Bin Garden & caring for your Bin Pet. Learn how to win at games crack tough puzzles & take part in top-secret SWS missions! Keep your eyes open for some exclusive codes & clues hidden in the book that will allow you to unlock special nest items & bonus Mulch online. This is your definitive guide to all things weevily on our associated website!" ...

Take a tour through the Binscape with Tink & Clott & learn the best tips & tricks from looking after your Bin Weevil to creating a BIN-tastic nest design & caring for your Bin Pet. Learn how to win at games crack tough puzzles & take part in top-secret SWS missions! Keep your eyes open for some exclusive codes & clues hidden in the book that will allow you to unlock special nest items & bonus Mulch online. This is your definitive guide to all things weevily on Binweevils.com! ...