Dan Freedman author page

Dan Freedman biography

Dan Freedman is a British author known for his football-themed books for children and young people. Before becoming a writer, Freedman worked as an editor and official writer for The Football Association, where he interviewed prominent footballers and was involved in major football events. His experiences in the football world have influenced his writing, particularly his popular series featuring the character Jamie Johnson.

The Jamie Johnson series follows a young footballer as he navigates challenges on and off the pitch. The first book in the series, The Kick Off, was published in 2007. The series includes several titles, such as Skills from Brazil, Golden Goal, Man of the Match, World Class, and Final Whistle. The books are published by Scholastic.

Freedman’s work has been adapted for television, with the Jamie Johnson series being made into a CBBC drama. In addition to the Jamie Johnson books, Freedman has written other football-related stories, including Unstoppable, which was published by Scholastic in 2018.

Dan Freedman’s book Unstoppable was published by Scholastic in 2018.