Lucy Zeezou is banned from playing football by her famous Italian footballer father who encourages her into the life of her also famous fashion designer mother. Lucy isn't happy, but things take a dramatic turn when Lucy moves to Australia.

Lucy Zeezou's family is famous for two things in Italy: football and fashion. Lucy's ambitious Australian mother wants her to model for the family's fashion label. Even worse, Lucy's father, the captain of Milan's premier team, agrees. When she's banned from playing football, Lucy starts to lead a double life secretly joining an all-boys side. But things take a dramatic turn when Lucy has to move to Sydney.

Details

ISBN13: 9781925914801
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 206
Edition: 2nd edition
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Fair Play Publishing
Publication City, Country: Australia
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Author Biography

Liz Deep-Jones is a journalist, producer, television presenter, author, public speaker, art curator, film maker and human rights advocate. She has spent more than 25 years in the media, most of it reporting, presenting and producing for SBS TV sport, news and current affairs and Indigenous network, NITV. She was one of the first female television journalists to break the mold in sports reporting and was host of the Toyota World Sports program and On the Ball football show on SBS-TV, working alongside Johnny Warren, Craig Foster and Les Murray.

Reviews

'This is a book for kids which features a young girl who is passionate about football. You can't help but love Lucy. She's a character that rings true for anyone aspiring to be a professional footballer just like me. An imaginative and exciting story for everyone with a dream.'

Paolo Maldini, Former Italy and AC Milan

ÔªøÔªøÔªøÔªø'It is inspiring to follow Lucy's trials and tribulations as she pursues her footballing dream with such passion and gusto. A must read.'

Clare Hunt, Matilda

'This is a captivating story! Lucy is an infectious character, fearless in the pursuit of her dream. Love it!'ÔªøÔªøÔªø

Craig Foster AM, Former Socceroo

'It's great to read a book that shows you can achieve your dreams no matter what. I'm glad the next generation of footballers has Lucy Zeezou to look up to.'

Melissa Barbieri, Former Matilda