New JF series for Kristin Darell

Congratulation to author Kristin Darell on the publication of

Football Fever: The Kick-Off

a junior fiction novel for 7-11 year olds published by Penguin Random House with illustrations by Lesley Vamos.

This is the first book in an action-packed junior fiction series for girls and boys in partnership with Football Australia. Meet the Under 11s Merridale Fever as they welcome a new recruit and kick off a new season of football and fun!

This four book series is part of an expansive publishing program by Penguin Random House in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

FREE Sydney book launches:

3 September at 3.30pm – Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW. Details and RSVP here.
- with special guest Deborah Abela.

10 September at 10.30am – Harry Hartog Warringah Mall, Brookvale. Details and bookings here.

-with special guest Belinda Murrell

This series is sure to be a winnner!