Maddy, Goal Defence
by Meredith Costain

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Eight girls, eight books, eight points of view. The fast-paced All Stars netball series tells the story of the team's first season.

"What could I do when I didn't make the netball team? There was only one thing — start my own. But that isn't as easy as it sounds. I mean, where do you start?"


  • Middle fiction
  • ISBN 9781876372736
  • World ex ANZ rights available

Reviews

Provides a welcome addition for girl readers... they capture the modern idiom and colloquialisms of young girls accurately and credibly. Black Dog publications have once again created a lively, fast-moving, easy-to-read and very appealing sports series. More to follow. Recommended.
— Magpies

Thanks for writing these great books...
— Mel (by email)

I think this book is most suitable for early teens because they would most enjoy reading it! Overall I give All Stars 1 a 4 out of 5 star rating and would definitely recommend it to any netball fans!
— Leanne (Young Australian Readers’ Awards)

Loads of fun, with on- and off-course exploits.
— Taupo Times

Reluctant readers who love netball will find these books an easy read.
— Fielding Herald

The characterisation and plot development is realistic and well-suited to the early and pre-teen audience. Each girl is set to be the star in her own book... a simple yet effective formula... will no doubt prove a popular series.
— Queensland Government Library Services


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