KICK - Usborne

Budi dreams big. He's going to be a star footballer playing for Real Madrid like his idol, instead of working in a sweatshop making the boots his idol wears. But one unlucky kick brings the real world crashing down. Because now he owes the Dragon, the deadliest gang lord in Jakarta. And if he doesn't pay up, his family's lives are at stake...
This is a story of compassion, of finding hope in unexpected places, of football crossing borders, countries, divides. This is a story that will humble, compel and amaze, that will open your eyes and your heart; a story you?ll never forget.
Mitch Johnson is an incredible new talent tackling timely issues with an irresistibly child-centric voice ? a future star. Perfect for fans of Trash, Wonder, Tanya Landman and Elizabeth Laird. Boys will love Budi's passion for football, but beyond that this is a story with a timeless and universal appeal