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Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)
an adventure series about mates, growing up in the Kimberley and footy (Aussie Rules!)
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...
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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 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)
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...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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
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.
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