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Authors: Carl Merrison, Samantha Campbell
Publisher: Hachette
Genres: Children’s Fiction, Children’s Picture Book, Sport
Released: 31 July, 2024
ISBN: 9780734421548

Backyard Tennis

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Synopsis

Mum loves tennis, but we don't have a court out here. One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the backyard. 'I'll teach you how to play,' Mum says, and our tennis adventure begins.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Read Backyard Tennis by Carl Merrison, Illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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3 Reasons Why You Should Read Backyard Tennis by Carl Merrison, Illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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About the author

Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell grew up in the Northern Territory and lives in Darwin. She is descended from the Dagoman people from Katherine and as a child lived in remote communities across the Top End. Her first book, Alfred's War, written by Rachel Bin Salleh, was short-listed for the Premier's Literary Awards and the Speech Pathology Awards. She is currently illustrating her fifth children's book.

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Carl Merrison

Carl Merrison is a respected Jaru/Kija man from the Halls Creek area who came WA runner up Australian of the Year - Local Hero in 2016. He has worked for over ten years alongside Aboriginal youth as a mentor and coach. Carl was the winner of the black&write! Fellowship in 2020 for his young readers' series Backyard Sports (coming in 2023). He was also shortlisted for the State Library Western Australia Writer's Fellowship for his proposal, Kimberley Kickers series.