Extra Time: from the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018 and 2019
By (Author) Morris Gleitzman
Penguin Random House Australia
Puffin
24th July 2013
Australia
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
A823.00
Paperback
224
Width 131mm, Height 197mm, Spine 16mm
213g
When 13-year-old Matt is discovered impressing the livestock in an Aussie country town with his remarkable soccer skills, he's offered the chance of a lifetime - a try-out at one of Europe's biggest and most glamorous soccer clubs. His younger sister Bridie goes with him as his manager and tells us their story - warts, goals and all. The funny and moving story of a sister's love for her brother, and how it survives everything fate throws at it, including the millions of pounds and mountains of pressure at the top of the world's most popular sport.
Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 36 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors. Visit Morris at his website- morrisgleitzman.com