A book reading event was held at Waiwera South Primary School for Shirley Deuchrass’ new book ‘Kicking Goals’. The author read the book in front of the children which they enjoyed a lot. This is a really fun book for the kids from which they can learn a lot.

The book’s story is about a young kid, Jack, who lives on a farm in the south of New Zealand. He is the eldest of his five siblings who is a shy kid. Jack doesn’t like to go to school and enjoys the company of his brothers.

He plays rugby with them in the paddock in front of their house. It is when one day, Jack has a dream which changes his life forever.

A very intriguing story for the kids to relish and share with their friends.

The author, Shirley Deuchrass was born in Dunedin, New Zealand who grew up on a farm in South Otego.

She got her early education in Dunedin and graduated in BA English from Otago University in 2003.

She was interested in writing from the very young age but she developed her career in nursing at first and later on went for writing.

Many of her poems were published in notable International Magazines. She also published a collection of poems back in 2010. Her writing pool also includes a self-published children’s novel.

She is married, with four children and has seven grandchildren and now lives in Wanaka.