Alfie’s First Fight & Alfie and the Thief 
Alfie’s First Fight & Alfie and the Thief
2 Book Bundle
1. Alfie’s First Fight
2023 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVALS BOOK AWARDS – WINNER
‘COMPELLING’ ALEX WHEATLE
‘THRILLING’ SOPHIE WILLAN
Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this story certainly packs a punch!
Inspired by Oliver’s own experiences growing up without a mum and being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad, Alfie’s First Fight centres itself around shy twelve-year-old Alfie, as he decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, moments before an all-important boxing match…
Alfie and his dad have a big problem.
Alfie’s big brother, Jacob has disappeared moments before an all-important boxing match.
While searching for him, Alfie encounters two shifty-looking men who sound like they’ll do anything to get their dirty hands on the prize-money.
Soon, Alfie finds himself trapped in the heart of a scandal.
Can Alfie safely return Jacob to the ring in time…?
Or will he have to take his big brother’s place…?
It’s Crime-Thriller meets Rocky!
Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Anthony McGowan and Phil Earle!
2. Alfie and the Thief
2025 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVALS BOOK AWARDS – SHORTLISTED
After defeating Boy-Giant in his first ever boxing match, Alfie’s nights are haunted by the posh man’s promise to even the score against his family.
When Alfie’s Dad and his big brother go to Box-A-Mania without him, bad things start to happen and Alfie soon realises that he can’t save the day alone…
Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Anthony McGowan and Phil Earle!
