Sophie Smiley (born 1 March 1957) is an author of books for children.
She now teaches English and is also a staff member of Forest School Camps, working with both able students and those with learning difficulties.
Her books include Bobby, Charlton and the Mountain, Man of the Match, Team Trouble, Pirates Ahoy, Pup on the Pitch and Snow Goalie.
[2] Bobby, Charlton and the Mountain is the first story in the series and is centred on the female character Charlie, whose family avidly supports and participates in football.
Her brother Bobby has been chosen to present a bouquet to The Queen, and he is desperate to earn a football strip to wear for the occasion.