A New Knight, Sam Kerr
A New Knight, Sam Kerr
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A New Knight

Author: Sam Kerr, Fiona Harris

Narrator: Lisa Bailey

Unabridged: 1 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/30/2021


Synopsis

Shortlisted for the 2024 R.E.A.L. Awards
Shortlisted for the 2024 Yabba Awards, Fiction for Younger Readers

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams.
 
After a rough start, Sam Kerr settles into playing soccer for the Knights. But there’s so much to learn – new rules and positions and strategies … Lately, it seems like soccer is the only thing she can think about.

When she finds out she’ll have to wear a dress (gross) and dance in front of a hundred people at her cousin’s upcoming wedding (terrifying), Sam feels like she’s all but had enough. So why isn’t her best friend Indi supporting her? And why is school bully Chelsea suddenly a bit … nice?

Will Sam be able to mend her friendships – and score a few goals in the meantime – before it’s too late?
 
‘A fun book packed with cool illustrations. It follows themes of family and perseverance that will totes leave you feeling inspired!’ Total Girl on The Flip Out

About Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is the captain of the Australian women’s national soccer team – the Matildas – and a leading goal scorer for Chelsea in the English FA Women’s Super League. She burst onto the W-League scene as a fifteen-year-old playing with Perth Glory. In 2016, she played for the Matildas at the Olympics in Brazil, and she was the top goal scorer in the 2017 Tournament of Nations. Since joining Chelsea in 2019, Sam has positioned herself as one of the best female strikers in the world. She was named 2018 Young Australian of the Year. In 2021, Sam became the Matildas all-time top goal scorer at the Tokyo Olympics, and in 2023, helped the Matildas achieve their best-ever result at a Women’s World Cup. IG: @samanthakerr20; @samkerrfootball

About Fiona Harris

Fiona Harris is an award-winning author, scriptwriter, and performer with more than twenty years of experience across publishing, television, and theatre. She has written over 40 books, many of them for children. The Embarrassing Confessions of Gracie Sparks is her debut middle grade novel.

About Aki Fukuoka

Aki Fukuoka was born in the valleys of the alps of central Japan and was raised in the rolling hills of the New Zealand countryside. After spending her childhood exploring nature with her four siblings, Aki moved out to the city of Auckland to learn how to cross roads, manoeuvre between pedestrians and gain her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently living in a little wooden cottage house with her husband, four children and animals and works full time as a freelance illustrator. Aki is most well known for her illustrations for the Billie B Brown series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Liam on April 07, 2022

go Sam go Dylan go Indi and go Chelsea......more

Goodreads review by Lysh on November 15, 2022

Soccer fans will be pleased to see these books on the shelf. This Sam Kerr series is perfect for grade 2-4 and cover themes such as friendship, forgiveness, integrity, pride, family, resilience, and self confidence. Honestly, I don't know much about sports, but I do know about Sam Kerr. She is such......more

Goodreads review by James on August 24, 2022

We all enjoyed the 2nd Sam Kerr book in the series. We passed it around the family on holiday. Good times. 9/10......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on July 03, 2023

It was awesome to read......more

Goodreads review by KJ on December 28, 2021

How lucky are girls today to read a book like this one? Go Knights and Go Sam, Indi, Dylan and Chelsea. Looking forward to the third instalment.......more