What Order to Read Marcus Rashford Books

 You might know Marcus Rashford as the superstar striker lighting up the pitch for both club and country — but did you know he’s also a bestselling children’s author? Off the field, Marcus has been making just as big an impact with his brilliant Breakfast Club Adventures series — a fun, fast-paced collection of books all about friendship, teamwork, and solving mysteries. 

If you’re a parent looking for your child’s next favourite book or trying to keep up with their reading list, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the full list of Marcus Rashford books in order, so you won’t miss a single clue, creature, or adventure.

 

Marcus Rashford Books in Order

 

The Breakfast Club Adventures

Inspired by England International footballer Marcus Rashford’s own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures are fun fiction books perfect for children aged 8-11. Written with the help of children’s author’s Alex Falase-Koya, Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie, and Abiola Bello, and full of brilliant illustrations by Marta Kissi, if there was ever a book series that would get football fans into reading, it’s this one.
 

Book 1: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence (2022)

 

Why we love it:

- The easy-to-read story is packed with playful illustrations that make reading fun and accessible for kids.

- With a thrilling mystery at its heart, it’s the perfect page-turner to spark a love of reading.

In The Beast Beyond the Fence, the first book in Marcus Rashford’s The Breakfast Club Adventures series, friendship, teamwork, and a dash of mystery take centre stage. It all begins when Marcus boots his favourite football over the school fence — and things that go over there never come back. Ever.

But just when he’s given up hope, a secret note arrives, inviting him to join the mysterious Breakfast Club Investigators. With his new crew — Stacey, Lise, and Asim — Marcus dives into a wild adventure full of clues, courage, and a creepy legend that just might be true. Can the team crack the mystery, face the beast, and bring the football home? There’s only one way to find out…

 

Book 2: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School (2023)

 

Why we love it:

- With its bold, exciting text style and spooky twists, this story jumps off the page.

- It serves up serious Scooby-Doo vibes, making it a thrilling and fun read that kids will love — and parents can enjoy too!

The Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Ghoul in the School and they’re feeling the mystery drought. They haven’t solved a mystery in months and Marcus is starting to panic — will the gang break up for good!? But just when things are looking quiet, the school’s basketball team falls into a streak of seriously bad luck… missed shots, strange noises, and some very creepy vibes. Rumour has it there's a ghoul on the loose — and it might have cursed the team! Can the Breakfast Club solve the mystery before the spooky streak sinks the squad?
 

Book 3: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief (2023)

 

Why we love it:

- With an art show and familiar club dynamics, the story resonates with kids’ own school lives and parents can appreciate its blend of real-world emotions and light suspense .

- There are positive themes of friendship and teamwork as the group support and challenge each other.

The third Breakfast Club Adventures book follows a sneaky shadow known as The Phantom Thief stealing from clubs all across Rutherford High. The only clue? A mysterious calling card left at every scene. When the art club’s big exhibition is hit just days before opening, chaos breaks out — and worse, suspicion falls on one of the Breakfast Club Investigators themselves! With rumours swirling and time running out, Marcus and the gang must unmask the true villain before the show is shut down for good. Can they clear their friend’s name and stop the thief before they strike again?
 

Book 4: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Treasure Hunt Monster (2024)

 

Why we love it:

- The treasure hunt makes you feel part of the discovery process as we follow clues and mysteries alongside the characters.

-  A mysterious creature walking the halls adds just enough thrill to keep kids gripped — engaging but not overwhelming.

We join the Breakfast Club gang back at Rutherford High for a school-wide treasure hunt in book four: The Treasure Hunt Monster. Marcus and his friends are in it to win it… until a spooky, supernatural monster crashes the party and turns the fun into a full-blown mystery. Armed with only their wits and a trail of clues hidden in an old comic book, the Breakfast Club Investigators must uncover the truth, outsmart the monster, and find the treasure before time runs out!
 

Book 5: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Headless Ghost (2024)

 

Why we love it:

- With jumpy moments and eerie cues, it strikes a balance that thrills kids without scaring them too much!

- There are plenty of funny character moments. 

The Headless Ghost is the fifth spooky adventure from Marcus Rashford. Just a week before opening night, strange things start happening during rehearsals for the school play… flickering lights, crashing sets, and a fog machine that seems possessed.  Rumours fly that a headless ghost is haunting the theatre — and it's not just stage fright anymore! With the show on the brink of disaster, Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators must uncover the truth behind the ghostly goings-on and save the spotlight before the curtain falls!
 

Book 6: The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Goblin’s Revenge (2025)

 

Why we love it:

- The premise of a goblin that targets bullies sparks conversations about empathy, school behaviour, and peer relationships.

- Familiar group dynamics, lively illustrations, and real-world growth continue to strike a chord with young readers.

Join Marcus and friends as they solve another mystery in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Goblin’s Revenge. A troublemaking goblin has been giving the bullies of Rutherford School a taste of their own medicine… Leaving no other choice to combat the chaos, the headteacher threatens to shut down all the clubs! The investigating gang must put heads together to solve the mystery and catch the culprit before it’s too late.
 

Enjoy Spooktacular Reading!

And that’s it: the full collection of Marcus Rashford’s The Breakfast Club Adventure books in order. Whether it’s chasing ghosts or hunting treasure, each book is packed full of adventure with a tale of friendship at its heart. 

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