Keep Smashing It: Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Confident

Jodie Ounsley author Becky Grey author Dane Thibeault illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:27th Mar '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Keep Smashing It: Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Confident cover

Be brave, be confident and keep smashing it with everyone's favourite Gladiator - Fury!

The first children's book by Gladiator, rugby-star and inspirational role-model Jodie Ounsley, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.

Be strong, be brave, be confident and keep smashing it with the nation's favourite Gladiator – Fury!

In her debut book, Gladiator, rugby star and champion of the deaf community Jodie Ounsley wants to show YOU that you can do anything you put your mind to – you just have to believe you can.

Written with journalist Becky Grey, Keep Smashing It is full of stories from Jodie's life, advice and top tips that will inspire you to back yourself and believe in yourself, and smash the barriers that are in your way.

It will show you how to:

  • Learn that our differences are our superpowers
  • Smash the barriers that the world has put up
  • Speak up for what you believe in
  • Pick yourself up and try again


Are you ready?

'When life gets tough, this book reminds you that you’re tougher. Every family needs a copy!' – Matt Morsia, Legend on Gladiators

When life gets tough, this book reminds you that you’re tougher. Every family needs a copy! -- Matt Morsia, also known for being Legend on Gladiators
Jodie’s Keep Smashing It is as inspiring as she is. Her journey from overcoming barriers as a deaf athlete to becoming a Gladiator on TV is packed with lessons on resilience, bravery and staying true to yourself . . . A must-read for anyone chasing their dreams! -- Ed Jackson

ISBN: 9781035064045

Dimensions: 223mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 270g

224 pages