Football Superstars: Kerr rules by Simon Mugford. Illus. by Dan Green

In this simple book Sam Kerr’s career and its highlights are presented in a youthful style. With cartoon-like and fun illustrations the journey to greatness is presented in a way that is accessible for 6-10 year olds. Written outside of Australia (the author makes a slight faux pas in his description of AFL ball handling - a ‘handpat’), the book is just a collection of facts, highlights and stats that might interest a sport lover. 

This book is a quick read. It would be good for Silent Reading time at school - not challenging and easily consumed in small nibbles of information. There are no hints or clues about how to develop as a player from Sam herself, so this is just for those interested in Sam’s playing career.

Themes: Sam Kerr, Soccer, AFL, Women’s sport.

Carolyn Hull