Netball Mission

Netball or Nothing #2

by B. Hellard, L. Gibbs

Rachel's cousin, Cassie, starts to socialise with Rachel and her friends. Cassie is a nice enough girl, but she's very different from Rachel and Sophie. She's into make-up, clothes and staying up late, whereas Rachel and Sophie are more interested in sport, movies and early training sessions. the differences between them gradually become more obvious, causing friction, until Cassie eventually loses interest in the group and moves on. Rachel and Sophie go to the Netball Regional Screening Day and perform well. they both receive invitations to attend the next Zone talent Camp, but Sophie's mother is diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time. this news places enormous stress on the family and it looks as though Sophie will have to miss out on the camp. Daniel suggests they organise a car wash to raise money for some home help so that Sophie can still go. Rachel still joins in the car wash, even though Daniel has been distancing himself from her and she's not sure why. Rachel and Sophie attend the Zone talent Camp, where Rachel clashes with the head coach and thinks she has been left out of the squad as a result. It turns out that the coach was driving her to see what she could achieve under pressure. Rachel is offered a scholarship to the Victorian Institute for Sport. Ages 9+

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2001

About the author

Lisa Gibbs and Bernadette Hellard are sisters who have been involved in all aspects of netball in Australia for many years. They have played at A-grade level as well as coached and umpired. Netball Gems is Lisa and Bernadette’s second published series of netball books. Their earlier series consisted of four books aimed at girls in the 9-13 age range. Lisa is an academic specialising in child health and well-being. She is married with a 19 year old son and two stepsons, one in primary and one in secondary school.

(Penguin.au)

Reviews

[Ash Hutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have only just started reading this book but i absolutly love it!! there is a whole series. I have read Netball or Nothing and am now reading the second book of the series which is called Netball Mission and it is fantastic.. i highly recommend this book to people that love netball like me.. and i know that lolts of people do so after the holidays once i am finished whith this book i would highly recommend you borrow it and i hope you will enjoy it.. turst me it is a fantastic book!! SO PLEASE READ IT!!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book with simple language and is easy to to follow but is a great story of life in this modern world and what you have to overcome to be the best you can be. (i really like this book.( a great topic) it's very enjoyable)

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This seemed to have more of a focus on friendships and relationships, with less of a focus on netball until the end. It was still such a great and nostalgic read. I just wish I could get my hands on the last 2 books and finish the series.