Kick

Name: Kick
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781474928151
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Mitch Johnson

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Summary

Kick by Mitch Johnson follows the story of Budi, a twelve-year-old boy with dreams of playing football professionally. Living in Indonesia, Budi works in a sweatshop making football boots but also faces challenges and danger in his everyday life. This tale explores themes of friendship, courage, and the hopes that drive us amidst difficult circumstances.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're captivated by tales of friendship and determination in the face of adversity. It's a compelling read for children who enjoy stories about pursuing dreams, resilience, and the power of hope. Set in Indonesia, it gives young readers a glimpse into different cultures while delivering a touching, inspirational message.

Kick

Budi's going to be a star. He's going to play football, instead of sweating over each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick brings his world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it’s not just Budi's dreams at stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big and not letting anything stand in your way.

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Kick, winner of the Branford Boase Award, follows the story of Budi, whose plan is simple: he's going to be a star. Instead of sweating over each stitch he sews or each football boot he makes, Budi dreams of playing for the greatest team on earth.

However, one unlucky kick sends Budi's world crashing down. He finds himself indebted to the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon, it isn't only Budi's dreams that are at stake but his life as well.

This is a story about dreaming big, about hope and heroes, and never letting anything stand in your way.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mitch Johnson's debut is praised for its originality and vibrant storytelling, weaving a tale of family, fate, football, and a transformative friendship. It skilfully blends themes of hope and resilience in the face of challenges, delivering a fast-paced and engaging read that explores the complexities of friendship and tough life choices.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474928151

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mitch Johnson Young Adult

About the Author

After graduating from the University of East Anglia with an award-winning first class degree in English Literature with Creative Writing, Mitch completed Kick, his debut novel for middle grade readers. He was inspired to write it while working in a sports shop where he discovered a discarded, crumpled drinks sachet left in a shoebox between a brand-new pair of football boots. Mitch now works as a bookseller at Waterstones, Norwich, and writes in his spare time.

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