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Informationen zum Autor Mitch Johnson studied English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. Mitch now works as a bookseller at Waterstones, Norwich, and writes in his spare time. Kick , Mitch's debut novel, won the 2018 Branford Boase Award, as well as garnering shortlistings for numerous regional awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Teach Primary Book Awards. Mitch loves reading and is a big football fan (although his chances of turning professional are considerably slimmer than those of his characters). Klappentext A timely tale of compassion, finding hope in unexpected places and the diversity of football, it is a story that will open your eyes and heart. Ages: 11+ Zusammenfassung Budi's going to be a star. He's going to play football, instead of sweating over each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick brings his world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it’s not just Budi's dreams at stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big and not letting anything stand in your way.