Kick

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The book begins and we also meet his friend Rochy who is, like Budi, a massive fan of football and there is a lot of focus in here on their mutual dreams and their connection of friendship through this shared love of football. This is a story about big dreams, perseverance, tolerance and never letting anything bring you down. It's a positive read, and while it may not be a 'happy ever after' ending, it does end with hope and the prospect of better tomorrows.

It is rumoured that the coconuts have this special milk which brings good fortune to those who drink it and everyone is scared of climbing the tree because it is far too tall and dangerous.Budi lives with his parents and his grandmother, who tells him stories of past events in her life and his.

But one unlucky kick brings Budi's world crashing down, because now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in all Jakarta. At the back of the book it says Mitch Johnson’s next novel will be about PTSD (I think) and if that subject matter is treated as sensitively and skillfully as it is in Kick, it will be another classic.It makes you laugh and cry, devastates you and gives you hope, and leaves you wanting to change the world.