{"title":"Books by Gordon D'Arcy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781844884629","title":"Gordon's Game: Blue Thunder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGordon is back for more mayhem and mischief in the second book in the laugh-out-loud \u003ci\u003eGordon's Game\u003c\/i\u003e series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon D'Arcy - the only kid at school with a Six Nations medal hidden under his pillow! Though helping Ireland to win the Grand Slam feels like it was just a dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, he's been given a brand new challenge - the chance to play for Leinster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter learning so many lessons playing for Ireland - including how to make a complete eejit of himself in front of millions of people - fitting in at Leinster should be a breeze. Right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, not. After his first training session, he sees why the team is mocked for being 'soft' (those stories about players wearing fake tan? All true!). Now he knows why so many people from Leinster support Munster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Gordon settles down to work under an inspiring coach named Joe Schmidt. Joe promises that, with hard work, discipline and a bit of self-belief, Leinster can win the European Cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe another dream can come true!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307820659061,"sku":"9781844884629","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781844884629_e71fa7ed-df19-4ed6-98c8-195fa664331a.jpg?v=1786028439"},{"product_id":"9781844884681","title":"Gordon's Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eA rugby-mad boy. A huge game. And a chance for an epic win . . . or an epic fail!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGordon D'Arcy is an ordinary boy, but he's not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. He's the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work, raw talent and never losing sight of your goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Gordon has a wild streak that often lands him in trouble. Mum and Dad think that if he can just channel his energy, all will be well. Then something utterly mad happens and he gets a chance to live his biggest dream. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan he stay on his game and do everyone proud? 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He has won the Six Nations with Ireland and the European Cup with Leinster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot bad for a boy who's still at school!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, he has a brand-new opportunity - the chance to play for the famous British and Irish Lions as they tour South Africa. But before he can get on the plane, he must overcome the injury that threatens to end his career, and make the difficult choice between rugby and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGordon has to help Clive Woodward pull off a series win against South Africa and their fearsome forwards - the notorious Bomb Squad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd he certainly has to keep his wits about him when he finds himself in a wildlife reserve, surrounded by animals that want to eat him for dinner!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs another dream about to come true for Gordon D'Arcy?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eOr has this young Lion finally bitten off more than he can chew?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308340031861,"sku":"9781844885305","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781844885305_a289dc8f-a36a-4061-8456-f55834ea8c52.jpg?v=1786028448"},{"product_id":"9781915071774","title":"Let's Play Rugby!","description":"Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy and bestselling author Paul Howard deliver a thrilling, interactive story that puts young readers at the center of a rugby final – while teaching them the basic skills of the game along the way.   Let’s Play Rugby! encourages all kids to give rugby a go – in their bedrooms, living rooms and gardens. This book puts the young reader in the boots of a rugby player as they play in the big final!Jog on the spot! Do some star jumps! Then face off against your opponents in the game of your life.   This fully illustrated picture book is one for children and grown-ups to tackle together.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313177604469,"sku":"9781915071774","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781915071774_9105f67c-fa2f-48f2-8f92-e84e67ee6315.jpg?v=1786030514"},{"product_id":"lets-play-football","title":"Let's Play Football!","description":"Irish sports legend Gordon D'Arcy and bestselling author Paul Howard have teamed up with children's illustrator Ashwin Chacko on this heart-pumping interactive picture book that puts young readers in the boots of a footballer competing for the championship cup, while teaching them the basic skills of the game along the way!It’s match day. Are you ready?Swing your legs high in the air! Do some high knees! Then face off against your opponents in the game for the ages. Slide on the floor to tackle, run into the box and weave past defenders to score that all important goal.   This team are good, so it’s going to take everything you have to win the cup…","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492446118261,"sku":"9781915071187","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781915071187.jpg?v=1786529292"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-gordon-darcy.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}