Jamie Johnson: Soccer Magic (HATRIQA Graded Readers): 5

“If you have football mad kids, they’ll love this.” — Gary Neville

Every year at school there is a football match between the teachers and the students. The teachers always win. But this year, Jamie Johnson is captain of the students’ team — and with the help of his friend Rafael and his Grandpa Mike’s tactical wisdom, Jamie is determined to change history. Can the students finally win?

Soccer Magic is part of the HATRIQA® Soccer Reader Method™ and the fifth graded reader in the Jamie Johnson series, adapted from Dan Freedman’s middle grade novel School of Skill (published in the UK as Skills from Brazil). This adaptation makes the story accessible to reluctant readers and EAL/ESL learners, while keeping all the excitement of the original.

Designed for learners at CEFR A1/A2 level (Beginner Plus):

• Vivid black and white illustrations in a dynamic, graphic-novel style bring the match to life and support visual learners

• Built-in language activities reinforce vocabulary, fluency, and reading confidence

• Soccer Reader Method™ approach makes English learning engaging for football fans

• Developed with educational experts to support EAL/ESL classrooms and independent learners

Adapted from the million-selling Jamie Johnson series that has inspired young football fans worldwide. Perfect for EAL learners, reluctant readers, and football fans everywhere.

About the Author
Dan Freedman was a leading 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.