Sunakali

Written by Jennifer Vorms-Le Morvan · Illustrated by Nicolas Wild

A Nepalese girl dreams of soccer glory amidst the Himalayas.

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32 pages· 720L

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In the remote Himalayas, Sunakali and her friends secretly play soccer while tending goats. Their passion catches the eye of a visitor from Katmandu, who offers them a chance to form a national women's team. Can these village girls rise to the challenge and compete on a grand stage? Discover the inspiring journey of determination and dreams in this true story.

From the publisher

Sunakali, a small Nepalese country girl, keeps goats with her friends in the Himalayas. But the girls have a secret passionsoccer! They play it every afternoon in the pastures. One day, a visitor from Katmandu asks to meet them. I want to start a national womens soccer team. I will coach you and get you invited to tournaments. Its the beginning of an incredible true story.

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