Jamie Johnson: I Love Soccer (HATRIQA Graded Readers)

“I want to play soccer all the time, and get really good.”

It’s summer vacation, and Jamie Johnson is bored. He tries basketball, tennis, baseball, and track and field. They’re fun, but none of them feel right.

Then a coach notices how fast Jamie can run — and invites him to join her soccer team. From the moment Jamie steps on the pitch, he knows he’s found the game he loves.

I Love Soccer is a specially written ELT graphic novel prequel to the million-selling Jamie Johnson series, created by HATRIQA® as part of the Soccer Reader Method™ and based on the series by Dan Freedman.

Designed especially for beginner learners at CEFR A1 level:

• Graphic-novel style illustrations support comprehension and keep readers motivated

• Simple, engaging text makes the story accessible for new learners and reluctant readers

• Football-themed vocabulary and activities help build confidence in everyday English

• Perfect for EAL/ESL classrooms, after-school programmes, or independent reading

This unique prequel shows how Jamie Johnson first discovers soccer — and begins the journey that has inspired young football fans worldwide.

About Dan Freedman
Dan Freedman was a top football journalist who interviewed Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and David Beckham before creating the Jamie Johnson series. His books inspire young people worldwide through school visits and football workshops. He lives in London, England.