This vibrant story follows a young boy with an ambition to play for his favourite football team. Encouraged by his proud Dad, he takes part in tryouts for his local football team which gives him the courage to have big dreams – to one day play for Middlesbrough. When I grow up, I\'m going to play for Middlesbrough is an exciting and colourful story – Jack loves his team\'s kit and his bedroom is decked out in Middlesbrough\'s team colours – that not only encourages reading at an early age, but also builds a bond between parent and child.