Football Superstars: Kerr Rules

By (author) Mugford, Simon; Illustrated by Green, Dan
Short description/annotation:
Full of facts and stats and reading like a graphic novel, Football Superstars tells the unofficial story of Australian soccer icon and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr. The series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, especially among football-loving children who are reluctant readers.
Description:

FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed Football Superstars story is perfect for young readers aged five and up.

Is Sam Kerr your ultimate football hero? One of the greatest players in the history of the women''s game, Kerr is the only footballer ever to win the Golden Boot in three different leagues across three continents - starring in Australia, the United States and England.

Kerr''s journey is anything but ordinary. Discover how she switched from Aussie rules football to association football at the age of 12, channelled her speed, strength and instinct for goals, and rose to become a global icon admired by fans around the world.

Fast, fearless and relentless in front of goal, Sam Kerr''s story is one of belief, ambition and breaking barriers - and why she continues to inspire the next generation of footballers.

Football Superstars is a fast-paced, highly visual series combining comic-style cartoons, clear storytelling and a lively cast of characters who add jokes, quotes and commentary throughout.

Biographical note:
Simon Mugford (Author)
Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.

Dan Green (Illustrator)
Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people''s jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.