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These books not only encourage a love for reading but also teach important values like teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship, making them perfect for children who dream of scoring their own try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in Billy Slater's personal journey, his \u003cem\u003eAutobiography\u003c\/em\u003e offers an intimate look at his rise to fame, detailing his challenges and achievements both on the field and in his personal life. 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He's fast and fleet-footed, a blur down the sideline. But every time he steps onto the field, a stampede of elephant-sized butterflies invades his stomach, and he fumbles the ball. Having his footy-mad grandad screaming from the sidelines doesn't help. To top it off, he blows an easy try and loses his team the opening game of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosh starts thinking about giving up football forever. That is, until NRL legend and Josh's hero, Billy Slater, turns up at training one day. 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