Description
Meet Matildas star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold as a kid and follow her football and friendship adventures.
Macca is in Year 6 and loving life. She plays fullback for her beloved Seaport Strikers, skates and loves hanging out with her mates - she's always up for a kick-around in the park and a good-natured prank. But when Macca is late for training one too many times, injures herself skating and has an unexpected run-in with a local resident, Coach questions her commitment to the team and benches her for a big game.
How can Macca make it up to Coach and prove that football is something she's serious about? When the Strikers' goalie is too sick to play, Macca puts on the gloves and steps up.
Review
Macca loves playing football, actually she loves all sports. She loves playing in the park with her friends - although they are all scared of Mary, whose fence backs onto the park and who never gives a ball back if it gets into her yard.
Macca plays for the Seaport Strikers and they have a big game coming up against the ladder leaders. When Macca is late for training on a couple of occasions, her coach is not happy! Then she turns up injured after falling off her skateboard, and she gets benched for the big game.
Will she be able to help her team when they need her the most?
This is a great story for all sports loving kids. Based around Mackenzie Arnold as a kid, it’s all about friendship, teamwork and stepping up when your team needs you.
This is the first book in a new series and is sure to become a school favourite. Perfect for all readers in middle primary and above.
