Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic

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Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic by Anita Heiss and Adam Goodes is an inspiring children's book that blends sports and friendship into a captivating story. It follows the journey of two young boys with big dreams as they learn essential life lessons, both on and off the field, guided by the wisdom of two Australian football legends. The narrative emphasises teamwork, resilience, and the importance of cultural understanding.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in celebrating the inspiring stories of Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin as they reflect on their journey in Australian Rules Football. It offers an engaging perspective for young readers on sportsmanship, friendships, and cultural pride.

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Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic

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Find out all this and much more in Kicking Goals, the story of Adam and Michael's friendship in their own words, as told to Anita Heiss.

AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates.

They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them, they played over 650 games and kicked over 900 goals.

But what were Goodesy and Magic like when they were kids? What kind of scrapes did they get into at school? And what was it like to go from being normal teenagers to AFL superstars?

Find out all this and much more in Kicking Goals, the story of Adam and Michael's friendship in their own words, as told to Anita Heiss.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863958530

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Piccolo Nero

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Dr Anita Heiss is the author of non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction, poetry, social commentary and travel articles. She is a Lifetime Ambassador of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW. Anita was a finalist in the 2012 Human Rights Awards and the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards. She lives in Brisbane.

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