Edgar & Adolf

German teenager Adi inherits a special football badge and sets off on a mission to return it to its rightful owner, former England footballer Edgar Kail. He learns about his grandfather's achievements and the story of a friendship forged by the beautiful game.

\n Format: Mixed media product
\n Length: 136 pages
\n Publication date: 07 January 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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German teenager Adi embarks on a remarkable journey to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish and return a special football badge to its rightful owner, former England footballer Edgar Kail. After tirelessly tracking Edgar down, Adi gains an invaluable opportunity to delve into the remarkable achievements of his grandfather, Adolf Jager. The story unfolds the tale of a special friendship that endured for twenty years, even in the face of the horrors of the Second World War. Edgar Kail and Adolf Jager were legendary figures in the early twentieth century, revered as folk heroes even today. This captivating fictional narrative showcases the remarkable bond between two real-life footballing heroes and the poignant story of a friendship forged through the beautiful game. It is particularly well-suited for less-confident readers, offering an inspiring and heartwarming tale that will resonate with fans of football and history alike.

\n Weight: 164g\n
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198494911\n
Edition number: 1\n