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Best Start (Kicking It Football Academy #2)

By Jess Black
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Best Start (Kicking It Football Academy #2) by Jess Black is a thrilling continuation of Alex's journey to becoming a professional footballer. Alex has only ever wanted one thing: to attend Kicking It Football Academy and make her dream come true. Her dream of getting into... Read More
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Best Start (Kicking It Football Academy #2) by Jess Black is a thrilling continuation of Alex's journey to becoming a professional footballer.

Alex has only ever wanted one thing: to attend Kicking It Football Academy and make her dream come true. Her dream of getting into the best football academy in the country has finally come true.

However, after her first day, Alex finds that she isn't off to the best start. Is it just nerves? Or is Alex simply not cut out for the football academy of her dreams?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761529931

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mario Gushiken

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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