Titles in This Set:
Bad United: Just For Kicks
Bad United: Foul Play
Bad United: Fast as Lightning
Bad United: Team Spirit
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124024123
Overview:
Meet Bad United, a playful and high-spirited graphic novel series that hooks young readers with big personalities and even bigger adventures. This 4-book collection bundles Just For Kicks, Foul Play, Fast as Lightning, and Team Spirit into one irresistible paperback set by Louise Forshaw. Follow Hoof, Bones, Rex, Bolt, Tinkerball, and Annette as a team of misfit heroes learns that teamwork, courage and a pinch of mischief can turn unlikely underdogs into champions. The art bursts with bold color and fast-paced panels, delivering laughter, heart, and sharp banter that kids adore. Perfect for early readers and those transitioning to longer, chapter-style graphic fiction, the set makes a wonderful gift for fans of funny, action-packed adventures. Owning the complete four-book collection means instant access to the full journey, plus a consistent reading pace thats as entertaining as it is collectible.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Across four installments, Bad United builds a quirky world where different species come together, face rivalries and discover that good enough is a moving target. The set spotlights character arcsHoofs sunny optimism, Boness steadfast captaincy, Bolts drive to shine, and Tinkerballs twitchy magicwhile Forshaws bright, cartoonish art and snappy humor blend sport with fantasy for a truly binge-worthy reading experience. Its an ideal choice for family reading time, classroom discussion, or BookTok fans who love visual storytelling. With the complete collection, readers enjoy a cohesive tone and pacing across the series, plus the convenience and joy of having the full story at their fingertips.
Books Included in This Collection:
Bad United: Just For Kicks
In Just For Kicks, Hoof is thrilled to join a new team thats up for both challenge and fun. Led by an enthusiastic mermaid coach, Serena Winmer, the squad features Bones, the skeleton captain who sometimes loses his head; Rex, the roar-some dinosaur defender; Bolt, the lightning-fast cheetah striker; Tinkerball with dazzling fairy moves; and Annette guarding the goal with eight spider legs. Labeled not good enough by others, Bad United prove that strength, speed and a splash of stench can surprise everyone and show what theyre truly capable of achieving on the field and beyond.
Bad United: Foul Play
Their next game tests the team as they face Tinkerballs former squad. Tinkerballs magic wobbles, Hoof worries, and match day looms large. When a secret is revealed, a fierce rivalry erupts on the pitch, challenging Bad Uniteds confidence and unity. The stakes rise quickly, but the teams friendship and grit may carry them through to a hard-won victory and a lesson about trust and teamwork that sticks long after the final whistle.
Bad United: Fast as Lightning
As the team gears up for the next match, Bolt pushes to prove hes the true star, sparring with Hoofs sunny energy. A surprising turn of events during the game gives Bolt his moment to shine. Will he be able to channel thunder when it counts and help Bad United surge to victory, or will the pressure split the team at the seams?
Bad United: Team Spirit
Tales of Bad Uniteds skills reach the stars when Uni-Horn Roamers invite them to a friendly against (semi-)pro leaguers. With Serena unavailable, Bones steps up to captain the squad and push everyone to be pitch-ready. As tensions flare and expectations rise, the question becomes whether they can stay true to each otheror if this last high-stakes game will mark their final moments together as a team.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for children aged roughly 610 who love bold art, fast humor and sports-themed adventures. Great for fans of graphic novels seeking short chapters, quick pace, and a playful premise about teamwork and belonging. Suitable for reluctant readers and those transitioning to longer graphic fiction, this collection also makes a thoughtful gift for families building a shared reading habit, classrooms focusing on literacy, or households looking to spark conversation around friendship, resilience, and teamwork.
Key Benefits:
- Complete four-book collection in a single, affordable paperback set
- Vibrant, energetic graphic storytelling with engaging characters
- Humor, heart, and themes of teamwork, courage, and perseverance
- Distinctive cast with memorable abilities and personalities
- Excellent gift for young readers, families, and classrooms
- Consistent tone and pacing across the four adventures
About the Author:
Im Louise Forshaw, an illustrator and author living in a small town in the North East just outside Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. I work from home in my small studio, supervised by noisy and very mischievous Jack Russell Terriers. As a child I spent my time watching cartoons, creating my own characters, watching more cartoons, and drawing comics to give to my favourite teachers. This playful, energetic approach informs my work, blending lively visuals with humorous storytelling that invites young readers into colorful worlds where imagination, friendship, and courage lead the way.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the full Bad United collection means ongoing, shareable reading joy for kids and adults alike. The mix of fantasy creatures, sports-action, and obvious camaraderie keeps interest high, while the approachable formatbright art, quick chapters, and playful bantersupports confidence-building reading moments. The paperback set looks cohesive on the shelf, makes a terrific gift, and offers a complete reading journey that young fans will want to revisit again and again.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
