Billy is 80 years old today, and as he looks back on his life, he remembers his days of glory and heartbreak — from fighting in the war and living as a tramp, to his proudest moment: playing football for Chelsea FC.
📘 A moving story of family, loss, and dreams fulfilled
⚽ Perfect for young football fans and history lovers alike
✍️ By award-winning author Michael Morpurgo
For readers aged 8 and above.
Keywords: Billy the Kid book, Michael Morpurgo football story, Chelsea FC fiction, kids’ war stories, children’s historical fiction
