Shortlisted for the 2024 R.E.A.L. Awards
Shortlisted for the 2024 Yabba Awards, Fiction for Younger Readers

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams.

After a rough start, Sam Kerr settles into playing soccer for the Knights. But theres so much to learn new rules and positions and strategies Lately, it seems like soccer is the only thing she can think about.

When she finds out shell have to wear a dress (gross) and dance in front of a hundred people at her cousins upcoming wedding (terrifying), Sam feels like shes all but had enough. So why isnt her best friend Indi supporting her? And why is school bully Chelsea suddenly a bit nice?

Will Sam be able to mend her friendships and score a few goals in the meantime before its too late?

A fun book packed with cool illustrations. It follows themes of family and perseverance that will totes leave you feeling inspired! Total Girl on The Flip Out