The Girl from Jakarta
by Hester Keegan
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Pub Date Sep 20 2020 | Archive Date Jul 30 2021
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Description
17 year old Cindy is half English and half Indonesian. She has a great talent for playing football, which takes her from the rural poverty of Yogyakarta to the bright lights of London. After fighting racism and sexism, she becomes the first female to play in the Men’s English Premier League. After a series of bad relationships she finds love with an American man. Then comes the chance of a shot at World Cup glory in 2026.
A Note From the Publisher
A 'coming of age' story as well as 'rags to riches'
Advance Praise
"The last sentence is visually great."
"The last sentence is visually great."
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798690835606 |
| PRICE | £2.31 (GBP) |
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