Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026 by Nathanael Lessore- Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:. Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781471420009. Overview:. Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026 by Nathanael Lessore invites readers into a compact, kinetic coming-of-age story that fuses sport with poetry. The narrator, a talented footballer who’s also a hustler and a loyal friend, juggles big dreams for his mum’s surprise birthday and the grind of the playground. This World Book Day selection sparkles with warmth, humor, and quiet intensity, showing how creativity survives in crowded city streets. Lessore’s voice captures rhythms of urban life and the courage to own offbeat talents. A celebration of resilience and art.. About the Books:. On the surface, Against All Odds follows a boy who loves football, earns the playground’s confidence, and plans a family surprise. But the story dips into poetry—quiet, unexpected lines that slip in between goals, turning everyday street scenes into lyrical moments. The voice blends brisk sports narration with tender, observant chapters about family, friendship, and self-discovery. The football scenes are vivid, capturing stadium-energy swagger and teamwork, while the quieter poems reveal inner life, dreams, and the push to express something deeper than bravado. Readers recognize the pressure of growing up in a busy city—chores, school, friends—yet feel buoyed by small, meaningful victories. The book’s structure, short chapters and rapid pacing, makes it accessible to readers who respond to pace and sound: dribbles, chants, and the hush before a decisive kick. It invites discussion about identity—how a boy shapes who he is through action and art. The mood shifts from high-energy hustle to intimate, reflective moments, offering balance for reluctant readers and for those who crave depth in contemporary YA fiction. Nathanael Lessore’s debut exhibits confident characterization and a refreshing blend of sports narrative with lyrical introspection, making Agains