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Frank james lampard obe born 20 june 1978 is an english professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of premier league club chelsea. Sep 03, 2018 frank lampard believes the early weeks of the season have shown that he has brilliant characters in his derby county squad derby grabbed an 88thminute winner to beat hull city 21 at the kcom. Subscribe for more videos and classic moments from chatty man. The characters are funny and have lots of adventures. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great literary. Frank lampard simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Some of the characters in my series are based on the team. Happy publication day for frank lampards new book frankies kangaroo caper its the latest story in the series and the guys end up half way around the world in australia on a mission to reunite a baby kangaroo with its mother, rescue a dingo puppy and get their magic football back. Frank lampard biography facts, childhood, family life.

One of the top midfielders of his generation, he became chelsea fcs alltime leading scorer and broke englands penalty kick record. Frank lampards most popular book is frankies magic football. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Jul 16, 2014 frank, englands midfielder and chelseas alltime best goal scorer, reveals his mother pat lampard, who was 58 when she died, is the inspiration behind the books. On 31 may 2018, derby county appointed frank lampard as their manager. When frankie wins a ball from a strange man at a carnival, he and his friends use it to play a regular game of soccer. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. They said the books were full of loveable characters on wacky. Frank enjoys reading with his two daughters, and when they requested stories about football frank decided to create his own characters and adventures to. Jan 07, 2015 the first part consists of the contents the book offers. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of literary genius. Chelsea star frank lampard signs contract to write childrens. Frank lampard will be signing copies of his new book, the great santa race. Explore books by frank lampard with our selection at.

Frankies magic football by frank lampard world book day. Aug 29, 2017 frank lampard tells us all about how he gets his ideas for frankies magic football on world book day at urmston junior school. Lampard, when quizzed about his inspiration for the series, has said that the the characters are loosely based on friends and team. We are very excited to announce that frankies magic football next book launch will be on thursday th july. Lampard went to brentwood school in essex, where amongst other subjects, he studied latin and gained an a grade. The first activity book from frank lampards frankies magic football will keep young fans entertained for hours. The frankies magic football top of the league series 20 books collection box set by frank lampard 1 to 20 books. Chelseas frank lampard shares inspirations behind frankies. Frankies magic football by frank lampard world book. Frank lampard is a footballer, father and author of the frankies magic football series. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. The 38yearold chelsea legend had been without a club since leaving new y. Jun 01, 20 u nsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampards first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals.

U nsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampards first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals. Frank lampard hails the brilliant characters in the derby. Frank james lampard born 20 june 1978 in romford, london, england is an english former footballer who is best known for his playing time at chelsea. The first part consists of the contents the book offers.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun 28, 2015 jun 28, 2015 frankies magic football by frank lampard. The characters are loosely based on friends and team mates ive played with. Derby under lampard had a good season, narrowly missing out on promotion, losing in the playoff final to aston villa. Why frank lampards childrens books are works of great literary genius. All the frankies magic football books in order toppsta. Jun 28, 2015 frankies magic football by frank lampard. Are you looking to speak with a representative of frank lampard.

Frank lampard was part of englands 2006 world cup squad, but did not perform to his best and along with steven gerrard and jamie carragher missed his penalty in the losing shootout against portugal. Lampards book deal was brokered by neil blair and zoe king, who also represent jk rowling. Frank lampard has signed a new deal unfortunately for chelsea fans it is with a publisher to write childrens books. Frankies magic football collection 10 books book people.

Frank, 36, has childrens book series called frankies magic football. Catch a glimpse of the summer holiday showdown book cover now. He is the son of frank lampard senior, a former west ham and england player. U nsurprisingly, given its author, the plot of frank lampard s first childrens book, frankies magic football, turns on goals. Book characters dress upcharacter dress upbook character daybook costumes. Frank lampard has just broken the goal record at chelsea fc. Frank richard george lampard born 20 september 1948 is an english retired professional footballer who played as a leftback.

Frank lampard tells us all about how he gets his ideas for frankies magic football on world book day at urmston junior school. How can i contact frank lampards management team or agent details. T his book is about four characters that are friends and go on a school trip. He is best known for his time at london rivals chelsea, after he signed for the club in 2001 for. On 4 july 2019, frank lampard was appointed manager of chelsea. Journeys with the hustlers and rebels of the new china kindle edition by langfitt, frank. Frank lampard has 48 books on goodreads with 1994 ratings. But perhaps im missing the point in questioning the extent of lampards input in the book. Journeys with the hustlers and rebels of the new china. Chelsea star frank lampard signs contract to write. Frank lampard hails the brilliant characters in the. Lampard was a creative and technically gifted boxtobox midfielder who began his career in 1995 at west ham united, the club where his. In this adventurous, original book, npr correspondent frank langfitt describes how he created a free taxi serviceoffering rides in exchange for illuminating conversationto go beyond the headlines and get to know a wide range of colorful, compelling characters representative of the new china. Nov 06, 2015 chelsea footballer and author frank lampard.

This 10 book collection is great for parents to share with readers even reluctant ones. In his book, lampard opens up on his early years, how he dealt with the fame and fortune that has come his way since becoming a key member of the england side, his frank opinions on former england boss svengoran eriksson and his manager at chelsea jose mourinho, fascinating insights into roman abramovich and revealing tales on his current team. As a player, he is widely considered to have been one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. About frank frankies magic football by frank lampard. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. My six best books frank lampard, 37, is the former chelsea footballer who won 106 caps for england. Chelseas frank lampard shares inspirations behind frankie. I am delighted that little brown liked the stories as. Frank lampard is a footballer, father and author of the frankies. I just came up with the idea of the characters for the stories, and i didnt. The swiss actor, who has died aged 77, will probably be remembered for his showstopping turn in downfall, but his work with wim wenders is arguably more brilliant it is the fate of actors sometimes to complete a lifetime of distinguished theatre and film work and then be remembered by a vast number of people chiefly for their role.

But now he is looking beyond football to writing childrens books. He played most of his career for west ham united with a brief spell with southend united. In may 2018 christine and frank lampard revealed that they were expecting a baby. England footballer frank lampard is to write a series of childrens books, says.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the shanghai free taxi. Join frankie and his friends on their latest adventure, written by childrens book author frank lampard. Frankies magic football series 1 6 books collection set by frank lampard book 16 by frank lampard. On 30 april 2008, six days after his mothers death, frank lampard scored an extratime penalty, which helped chelsea to a 43 aggregate victory. Frank lampard chats about his new book full interview. The characters are loosely based on friends and teammates ive played with over the years. Chelsea star frank lampard has signed a new contract with book publisher little brown to write a new series of childrens books the soon to be out of contract english international has signed a. Frank lampard believes the early weeks of the season have shown that he has brilliant characters in his derby county squad derby grabbed an 88thminute winner to beat hull city 2. Frank lampard is a former english professional footballer who played as an allround boxtobox midfielder for the premier league club chelsea f. Frank lampard signs deal to write childrens books daily. Lampard was a creative and technically gifted boxtobox midfielder who began his career in 1995 at west ham united, the club where his father, frank lampard sr. Feb 12, 20 well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and over.

Perhaps the only important thing about frankies magic football is that it represents lampards first foray into a career, and a life, beyond professional football. They said the books were full of loveable characters on wacky adventures and destined for great things. He was known for his scoring ability and holds the record for being the alltime top scorer for his club, with 211 goals to his name in all competitions. Exchelsea football star frank lampard came on the show to chat about his new book. Lampard for the initial chapters just went on and on abt his strained relationship with west ham, and he felt like doing this and that but there was really no punch really given that he didnt do any of that. To date, frank remains chelsea football clubs alltime leading goal scorer, where he was awarded three times chelsea player of the year. Well, now frank lampard has got in on the act, signing a deal to write a series of books, called frankies magic football, for children aged five and over. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. With stories as exciting as an fa cup final and characters based on franks former teammates, youll be cheering frankie and his friends on throughout the pages.

He is an actor, known for play to the whistle 2015, bt sport. Frank lampard was born on june 20, 1978 in romford, essex, england as frank james lampard. Feb 02, 2017 frank lampard has hung up his football boots for the final time after announcing his retirement from the game on thursday. He has been married to christine lampard since december 20, 2015. Frank lampard has hung up his football boots for the final time after announcing his retirement from the game on thursday. Frank, englands midfielder and chelseas alltime best goal scorer, reveals his mother pat lampard, who was 58 when she died, is the inspiration behind the books. Suddenly they start to play football at the museum, so the. With stories as exciting as an fa cup final and characters based on franks former teammates, youll be cheering frankie and his. Frank lampard s most popular book is frankies magic football.