Without spoiling, this inspirational book can be used to teach children that nothing is impossible even when it feels like it might be. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes football as it is not only about football but also about how children working in a poorer country are treated.

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Namun kesialan terjadi, belum dapat merasakan gurihnya rendang buatan ibunya, Budi malah harus berurusan dengan Naga karena satu tendangannya yang menyalang ke rumah 'Preman' Jakarta itu, mantan napi Nusa Kambangan yang menyeretnya pada komplotan mereka untuk melakukan aksi yang jelas berlawanan dengan kerjaannya— ya dia harus melakukan itu demi menyelamatkan dirinya 'hidup-hidup' dari si Naga sialan itu. One of his jobs is sewing, hence the sewn writing on the cover for the word KICK and the sewn thread design through the book at the opening of chapters. Outline of the Book: Budi is going to play for the biggest team in the world, instead of making shoes every day but one unlucky kick brings his whole world crashing down. He then grows far more confident as a person and that story also teaches Budi to look past all his difficulties - in terms of being poor and having his blood condition - and follow his dreams if that is solely what he wants to do and it will pay off. I gave it three out of five stars and I was very pleased about that because when I picked it up, I honestly thought it was going to get two stars so I'm glad I actually ended up enjoying it.Honestly, at first I was reluctant to read this as I am not a football fan, but this book is so much more than a 'football' book. Moreover, it was emotional, compelling and brilliantly portrayed the life of someone who has a life less fortunate than most of us, but without othering him, and while offering the reader an easy way to relate to him (particularly for younger readers- it is a fantastic book that will teach them about another culture while offering an easy way into the narrative). Chair of the Judges, Julia Eccleshare said: “Kick is an adventure story that connects UK readers with a boy living a completely different and tough life halfway across the world; it is a book full of humour and heart.

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One day I’m going to be a world-famous footballer like Kieran Wakefield” – Wakefield, the Real Madrid player who cost the highest ever transfer fee, being his hero. This debut comes out this month in September; it is a book primarily for teenagers (though this is fairly compatible with a certain type of adult reader! Keputusan tepat MJ— lebih nyaman memanggilnya begitu HEHE— mengeksekusi konfliknya secara perlahan dan menyenangkan, tak ada kesan terburu-buru di bagian manapun, hanya saja karena di puluhan halaman pembuka seperti yang kupaparkan di review sebelumnya— tepatnya penghantar konfliknya bisa kubilang sangat membosankan, karena itu 3. The first-half of the story sets the scene whilst the second-half picks up the pace with the Dragon getting more involved and the story comes to a thrilling end making the story a good read. One thing I found interesting here is that on the back, it says this book is good for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce.

Despite this, the book is ultimately about the triumph of hope and the importance of hanging onto your dreams. This book is endorsed by Amnesty International and the reasons for this are made explicitly clear throughout. This is a story about big dreams, perseverance, tolerance and never letting anything bring you down.

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Now more than ever, I believe we need characters like Budi who are filled with goodness and dreams and the desire for a better world. As much as I hope Kick will shed light on a desperate global issue, I feel it must also remain a testament to the transcendent, unifying power of sport. It's a positive read, and while it may not be a 'happy ever after' ending, it does end with hope and the prospect of better tomorrows.

It will also raise an awareness of important issues such as child labour, lack of the human rights many of us take for granted in some parts of the world, and corrupt authorities. His grandmother often tells Budi stories in the evening and one of the stories features a boy who lives on an island with a very tall coconut tree. The writing style in this is, most of the time, quite plain: it is very compatible with children between the ages of 12-15 maybe and there is something in the writing style which reminded me a lot of how YA books are written, in general. The adjectives had me enthralled and at one point when the story was at it's peak, I felt as if I was really there. A deflected kick of the football that smashes through the local tyrant’s window and sends Budi’s life into a whole new direction and puts him firmly in the sights of the Dragon.