A missing manager. A fake ghost. A fairy with a Liverpool shirt and a secret.Oliver Jones and Ellie Elderberry are back-and this time, the trail of clues leads straight to the legendary Old Trafford stadium.What was supposed to be a VIP football tour turns into another mystery when Manchester United's manager vanishes, spooky warnings echo through the halls, and a ghostly footballer begins haunting the trophy room.With his trusty notebook and a fairy best friend who still can't say "Liverpool" properly, Oliver must uncover the truth behind the phantom before the season kicks off... or someone gets red-carded for real.Perfect for readers who love: Funny adventures with football, ghosts & gobsmackers¿¿¿¿ A magical best friend with wings¿¿¿¿ Clue-hunting, fast-talking kid detectives¿¿¿¿ Short, high-interest chapter books for ages 7-9 (and reluctant readers aged 9-11)Elderberry & Jones: The Phantom Footballer is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery filled with cheeky twists, big laughs, and just enough fairy magic to keep you guessing.For fans of Isadora Moon, Dirty Bertie, and Barrington Stoke's accessible fiction.