Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)

Name: Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)
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SKU: 9781460765074
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an adventure series about mates, growing up in the Kimberley and footy (Aussie Rules!)

By Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler and Jy Farrar

Series: Kimberley Kickers

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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... Read More

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Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)

$17⁹⁹

Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)

Description

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 Farrar and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.

Let me tell you the story of how I got here—about my mates, my family, growing up in the Kimberley around the bush, the red dirt and spinifex, and goannas, playing footy and going to boarding school far away from home.

A footy adventure story based on Jy Farrar's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler.

AWARDS
CBCA Notable Book 2025
Kzone and Total Girl Toy Awards, Best True Story Book, 2024

Series: Kimberley Kickers

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Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)

By Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler and Jy Farrar

Paperback

$17⁹⁹

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460765074

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Illustrated by Samantha Campbell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 192

Collections

Carl Merrison Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hakea Hustler Jy Farrar Series: Kimberley Kickers Young Adult

About the Author

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.