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Billy Slater 1: Try Time

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Billy Slater 1: Try Time follows the journey of a young boy named Billy who is passionate about rugby league. He dreams of being like his hero and is focused on improving his skills and understanding of the game. Through determination and hard work, Billy confronts various challenges both on and off the field, aiming to excel in his sport. This story inspires young readers with themes of perseverance and the importance of teamwork.
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This book may appeal to you if you're a young rugby league enthusiast or enjoy stories about teamwork, perseverance, and adventure. It follows a young protagonist navigating the challenges and triumphs of playing rugby, guided by insights from a legendary player. With its engaging narrative and relatable characters, it's a perfect read for those who love sports and personal growth tales.

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A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys' rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.

Josh can play footy. 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.

Josh starts thinking about giving up football forever. That is, until NRL legend and Josh's hero, Billy Slater, turns up at training one day. Can Billy help Josh overcome his nerves and hang onto the ball long enough to score?

Billy Slater 1: Try Time is an engaging story about perseverance, teamwork, and the thrill of rugby league, perfect for young readers who love sports stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857982469

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nahum Ziersch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

About the Author

BILLY SLATER is a talent unlike any other in the world of rugby league. He is an Australian fullback who plays for the Melbourne Storm, Queensland Maroons and Australian Kangaroos. Also a dedicated family man, Billy has decided it is time to share what he has learnt on the field with Australia s next generation of players and get them reading! In his children s book series, Billy explores what is important to him family, teamwork, health and fun. PATRICK LOUGHLIN is a high school English teacher and writer who lives in Sydney with his wife, two daughters and hyperactive spoodle. He played Junior Rugby League rather badly when he was young. Try Time is his first book. NAHUM ZIERSCH was born and raised in the Clare Valley in South Australia. From a very young age he knew he wanted to draw for a living, surrounded by very artistic parents who encouraged and nurtured his passion. As a kid he would watch Astro Boy and stacks of other cartoons in his PJs, devour comics and draw his own imaginative worlds and characters. Nahum works as a freelance illustrator in Adelaide. While his main areas of work include editorial, advertising and educational illustrations, he still has a mad

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