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Bend It Like Beckham

Narinder Dhami

Jess just wants to play football, but her traditional Indian parents have other plans, so she hides her passion and joins a women’s team in secret. Adapted from the iconic film, this novel blends cultural tension, ambition, and girl-powered sport in a witty, emotionally rich narrative.

Details

Year published:

2002

Publisher:

Hodder Children’s Books

ISBN:

9780340860946

Type:

Fiction

Reading age:

Young Adult

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