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Millie Bright: From Hospital Beds to World Cup Finals: The Lioness Who Never Gave Up
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ISBN13: 9798276631431
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 29 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 29 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When she was just eight days old, a tiny baby fought for her life against pneumonia, and for years afterward, ambulances rushed to her home several times a week as she battled severe asthma attacks. Doctors worried. Her family prayed. But this little girl from Derbyshire had something special inside her-a fighting spirit that refused to give up.From riding horses at age three to breaking neighbors' plant pots while playing football in the garden with her two older sisters, she grew up with a love for competition and a heart full of dreams. At nine years old, she joined her local team at the bottom of her road-Killamarsh Dynamos-and discovered the sport that would change her life forever.
But the journey wasn't easy. She even said no to Chelsea the first time they wanted her, choosing loyalty over fame because she knew she wasn't ready yet. She worked three jobs-as a fitness instructor and with horses-while playing semi-professional football, never knowing if this was just a hobby or her future.
Then everything changed. She became a champion defender for Chelsea and England, winning the Euro 2022 championship on home soil and captaining the Lionesses to the 2023 World Cup final. From that sick baby in the hospital to a fearless leader on football's biggest stages, this is the incredible true story of courage, determination, and never, ever giving up on your dreams.
Perfect for young readers ages 6-12 who love sports, inspiring true stories, and learning that champions can come from anywhere!
Then everything changed. She became a champion defender for Chelsea and England, winning the Euro 2022 championship on home soil and captaining the Lionesses to the 2023 World Cup final. From that sick baby in the hospital to a fearless leader on football's biggest stages, this is the incredible true story of courage, determination, and never, ever giving up on your dreams.
Perfect for young readers ages 6-12 who love sports, inspiring true stories, and learning that champions can come from anywhere!
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