The Kick-Off
Melbourne
:
Puffin
,
2022
24685763
2022
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The first book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Socceroos stars Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Rhyan Grant, Joel King, Tom Rogic – and more!
'It’s the start of a new season for the U11s Merridale Fever and there’s a new face in the team. Sam has just moved to Australia from England and he looks like he can really play. Kyra, the Fever’s talented striker, is excited to see what he can do, but their first training session doesn’t go well. In fact, it goes terribly and everyone is frustrated.
'Things quickly go from bad to worse and the team’s high hopes for the season start to fade. But at a club barbecue the Fever are surprised by some football superstars from the Matildas and Socceroos. Can Kyra and Sam learn from the best and work things out so the team can kick off the season with a bang?
'Part of an expansive publishing program in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and New Zealand.' (Publication summary)
Half-time Heroes
Melbourne
:
Puffin
,
2022
25107381
2022
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The second book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Socceroos stars Emily van Egmond, Courtney Nevin, Awer Mabil, Marco Tilio and more! The Under 11s Merridale Fever are back! They’re having their best season ever, and even better – they have the chance to play as Half-time Heroes at a Socceroos game. All they have to do is make a video showing what makes their team special. Instead of working together, the team take sides and try to convince each other that their way is the best way. Can tips from some of Australia’s best footballers help the Fever agree on what makes them heroes?' (Publication summary)
Next Level
Melbourne
:
Puffin
,
2023
25545001
2023
single work
children's fiction
children's
'It’s time for the Under 11s Merridale Fever to test their skills against the most talented young footballers in Australia! The whole team has been selected for the National High Potential Pathway program and are taking part in a two-day camp. Both Kat and Crabbie are determined to be chosen for the Game of Stars match but will need to find a way to perform when they’re faced with challenges on and off the field. Can they learn from their football heroes and take it to the next level when it counts?'
(Publication summary)
Gala Day
Melbourne
:
Penguin
,
2023
25775422
2023
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The fourth book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Subway Socceroos stars Kyah Simon, Craig Goodwin, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Garang Kuol – and more!
'Following their success at the High Potential Pathway Program for Australia’s future football stars, the Under 11s Merridale Fever are set to finish their season on a high – if they can win their last game against rivals Newhurst FC, the one team they have never beaten. But before this can happen, a huge storm damages the Merridale clubhouse and fields and threatens to cancel their end-of-season Gala Day. Can help from some football greats be the motivation the team needs to be their best both on and off the pitch?' (Publication summary)
