A New Knight

Sam Kerr, Fiona Harris, Aki Fukuoka

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781761100888
• eBook ISBN: 9781761100895

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

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• Chapter Four
• Chapter Five
• Chapter Six
• Chapter Seven
• Chapter Eight
• Chapter Nine
• Chapter Ten
• Chapter Eleven
• Chapter Twelve
• Chapter Thirteen
• Chapter Fourteen
• Chapter Fifteen
• Chapter Sixteen
• Chapter Seventeen
• Chapter Eighteen
• Chapter Nineteen
• ‘Sports Day’ Teaser
• About the Author
• Copyright