Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)
An adventure series about mates, growing up in the Kimberley and footy (Aussie Rules!)
$13.60
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
4 September 2024
Summary
An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots.
I’m about 35 metres out from the goal and, running on instinct, I do a snap kick of the ball. I watch as the footy flies through the air.
Will it bend enough?
I can hear the roar of the crowd but my focus is on that red ball. It flies through the big white sticks.
It’s a goal!
I’m Jy F…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781460765074 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1460765079 |
| Author: | Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Samantha Campbell, Jy Farrar |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 201g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 151mm x 191mm |
| Series: | Kimberley Kickers |
| Audience Age: | 8 |
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Carl Merrison
Carl Merrison is a respected Jaru/Kija man who came WA runner up Australian of the Year - Local Hero in 2016. He worked for over ten years alongside Aboriginal youth as a mentor and coach in education, AFL and community. Carl, along with co-writer Hakea Hustler, is an award-winning author of the books Black Cockatoo (CBCA Young Reader Honour Book), Tracks of the Missing, Dirran, Beautiful Night, Loved You Then and My Deadly Boots.
Hakea Hustler is an experienced teacher who has taught around Australia including in remote Aboriginal communities. Hakea believes in the power of stories for empowerment, learning and change. Hakea, along with co-writer Carl Merrison, is an award-winning author of the books Black Cockatoo (CBCA Young Reader Honour Book), Tracks of the Missing, Dirran, Beautiful Night, Loved You Then and My Deadly Boots.
Samantha Campbell is a children’s book illustrator and graphic designer. She is descended from the Dagoman people and lives in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with her family. She draws from inspiration from her childhood growing up in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
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