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'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)
