Franchise (North Star Editions)

P.K. Subban has always stood out in the world of hockey. Whether it's his flashy personal style, his incredible charity work, or the fact that he's a black player in a mostly white sport, Subban turns heads wherever he goes. This exciting book gives readers an in-depth look into everything that makes Subban a star, from his childhood in Canada to the trade that sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favorite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.

Starting when he was a teenager, Paul Pogba has taken the soccer world by storm. With his dynamic play in the midfield for the French national team and some of the biggest club teams in Europe, plus his charismatic personality off the field, Pogba is truly one of a kind. This exciting book gives readers an in-depth look into everything that makes Pogba a star, from his childhood on the streets of Paris to his career with some of the biggest clubs in Europe to his success on the global stage in the World Cup. Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favorite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.