The Breakfast Club Adventures
The Beast Beyond the Fence
(Author) Marcus RashfordDive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by Marcus Rashford. There's something fishy going on at school... When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite soccer ball over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates to solve the mystery and get his ball back! The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first middle grade novel by England International soccer player, child food-poverty campaigner, and UK bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE, inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up. Written with Alex Falase-Koya and illustrations by Marta Kissi, this is a big adventure packed full of humour and heart. Don't miss the Breakfast Club Investigators' next adventure in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School. "Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn't just about food. It was about forming friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut fiction book." Marcus Rashford MBE
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team. Off the field, Rashford is known for his advocacy work, particularly in the fight against child food poverty in the UK. He has used his platform to campaign for free school meals for children from low-income families and has successfully pressured the government to provide additional support during school holidays.
Rashford's impact on literature can be seen in his open letter to the UK government, which went viral and sparked a national conversation about the issue of child food poverty. His ability to communicate effectively and mobilize support for his cause has been instrumental in bringing attention to this important issue. Rashford's most famous work is his book "You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be," in which he shares his personal journey to success and offers inspiration and advice to young people facing challenges in their own lives.