Uranus Fc Book 1: The Greatest Goal in The Galaxy
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Whether you’re searching for football books for 8-year-olds or a fun graphic novel. THIS SERIES IS ONE they’ll want to read again and again.
Meet Tyko Brayne.
He’s the biggest football fan on planet Earth. Only problem is, he’s stuck on Uranus. The planet, that is.
Tyko’s chances of playing for Earth FC in the GLOOFF* Cup are about one in a gazillion. But a cosmic catastrophe results in planet Earth vanishing, someone needs to step up and take Earth’s FC’s place. Where in the universe is there a team to represent humankind? URANUS.
Do the players of Uranus FC have the skills to take on the galaxy’s most vicious football-playing species? NO.
Does the team have the courage to take the field? YES.
Is there a plan? KIND OF.
Will they survive? PROBABLY NOT . . .
*The Galactic League of Orbiting Football Federations
Looking for football books for 8-year-olds, 10-year-olds or even 12-year-olds? This fun, fast-paced graphic novel is perfect for kids who love the game.
The HIGHEST-SELLING BOOK OF ALL TIME at the Sydney Writers Festival in 2026!
REVIEWS:
‘Uranus FC’ is fun, fast-paced and absolutely engaging. This graphic novel represents reading for pleasure at its best. Aussie writer and illustrator Mick Elliott has a brilliant track record with his past books - and has found a sweet spot with his first graphic-formatted title.’
— Paul MacDonald - The Children’s Bookshop
‘This is ridiculously funny and full of all the action and tension of a high-stakes football match… Love this exciting new series from one of our all-time favourite authors.’
— Gleebooks
Product Details:
ISBN: 9781761527500
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 1st May 2026
Extent: 192
Age Range: Football books for 8-year-olds - 12-year-olds
Publisher: Scholastic Books
Series: Uranus FC
Themes: Graphic Novel, Football Books, Soccer Books, Emerging Readers
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