The Big Switch

Author: David Andrew Warner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459688193
Category : Boys
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve - and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates - even Max - are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play ... but there's always something getting in their way. In this first book in the series, Davey and his friends have a big game coming up against Shimmer Bay, their arch rivals in the local comp. They need to practise, and spend all their free time at school - in the morning and at lunchtime - making sure they'll be ready. But disaster strikes. Davey and his friends find out their new teacher is Mr Mudge, a strict grump who HATES cricket even more than he hates Year 6 boys, and thanks to bully Mo Clouter, they find themselves on detention. Which means no cricket. The boys are desperate. They're going to need to pull something special out of the bag to win against Shimmer Bay. Davey's mates have some ideas, one that could really get them into trouble, but it means getting around Mo, who seems to be everywhere they turn. But Davey has an idea that he thinks may just work ... he just needs to practise. Will he pull it off in time for the game against Shimmer Bay?

Playing Up: Kaboom Kid #2

Author: David Warner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1925030814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77

Book Description
Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve – and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates –even Max – are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play … but there’s always something getting in their way. In this second book in the series, Davey wishes he could be as good a cricketer as his older brother Steve, who’s always telling him to practise more. And there’s nothing else that Davey and his mates like to do more – the classroom is as good as the playground, right? Mr Mudge, the Year 6 teacher and absolute grump, doesn’t think so, especially after being donked on the head by the ball, and confiscates Davey’s precious bat, ‘Kaboom’. What’s Davey going to do without his precious bat? It’s like a part of his body. And of course a selector has turned up at club training, and Davey’s HOPELESS without his bat. He’s really happy for his mate, Sunil, though, who the selector taps on the shoulder. Davey’s feeling pretty down – that is, until Steve asks him to play up and fill in on his team for a big match. Davey’s ecstatic, but then realises that without Kaboom, he’ll let his brother down. He’s GOT to get Kaboom back … but how? And why does Mo Clouter think he can find it? In the meantime, Davey will keep practising, but will he be good enough to be play with his brother?

Glenn Maxwell 2: Academy All-Stars

Author: Patrick Loughlin
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0857986090
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
In the second Glenn Maxwellbook, an up-and-coming junior cricketer is mentored on his journey by a star Australian cricket player Talented young batsmen Will Albright has earned himself a place at the brand new T20 Youth Academy, but in order to prove himself worthy of playing for Victoria, he will first have to face everything the academy can throw at him--including more bone rattling bouncers from his arch nemesis, Darren "Killer" McKinnon. To make things even more challenging, Will must compete with his best mate Shavil for the highly sought-after opening batsmen spot. Can Australian T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell help Will adjust his game and earn a spot on the State team without losing his friend--or his head?

Glenn Maxwell 4: World Domination

Author: Patrick Loughlin
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0857986147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
A junior fiction series about an up-and-coming cricketer who is mentored by Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell. Will Albright has conquered Australia, but can he conquer the world? Will and his Australian teammates are travelling to England, the home of cricket, to take on the best of the best in the T20 Youth World Cup. With mounting interstate rivalry tearing the Aussie team apart, Will and his fellow players are going to need to dig deep to keep the nation’s hopes alive. Can some well-timed advice from Glenn Maxwell show Will how to lead the Aussie team to victory?

The Mighty Mullygrubber Malone

Author: Will Swanton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877096655
Category : Cricket stories
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The â€mullygrubberâ€™ is part of cricketing folklore: a ball only delivered by accident, shooting along the ground after hitting a crack in the pitch. But one bowler, Mullygrubber Malone, has learned to do it on purpose - and being the only one who can, is now the most dangerous bowler in the world. The Mighty Mullygrubber Malone is the story of a twelve-year-old leg spinner who goes all the way from being part of the school team to the Australian Test XI in one summer. Precious creatures, leggies. With them, Grubber beats schoolyard bully Bumper Barnes to a place in the NSW Under-12s side. Ditto for the Australian Under-14s. Grubber then rockets through the age groups for the local club, the Barrenjoey Bugles. Being too good for the Under-15s, Grubber is thrown into the Under-17s, then the Under-19s - still too good. Then comes grade cricket against the men, with Grubber becoming the â€˜man of the matchâ€™ in fourth grade, third grade, second grade ... and first grade. Populated by such characters as schoolyard nemesis Bumper Barnes (a galoot who gives nipple cripples and Chinese burns), Technique Thompson, Seamer Smith and Outswinger Oâ€™Reilly, author Will Swanton beautifully evokes the days of schoolboy cricket. Readers will all recognise the Test idols that Grubber gets to play with: Wise Old Waugh, Metronome McGrath, Hercules Hayden et al, playing against Insane Husseinâ€™s Poms. â€Itâ€™s a kidsâ€™ book for adults and an adultsâ€™ book for kids. If you love your cricket, you will love this book.â€ - Michael Slater, Recent Australian Test Great and Current Cricket Commentator

Cricket Activity Book for Kids Aged 6-14

Author: Dot to Dot to Dot Learning
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
Revised Edition January 2021 This Cricket Activity Book was created for boys & girls who love cricket. This brilliantly-entertaining cricket activity book will keep any cricket mad kid busy, happy and entertained for hours with a wide variety of cricket themed funtivities! Suitable for supporters of any team and specially designed for boys to enjoy with hours of fun games Activities include colouring, cross words, word searches, mazes, trivia, dot to dot and cool creative activities designed for kids aged 6-14 All pages and pictures designed by experts to be lots of fun and suitable for a wide age range Clear instructions and kind, encouraging words to help children who need a bit more guidance Original and unique book with a wide variety of activities and perfect for cricket-mad parents to join in with if they want! Expertly illustrated to give kids awesome colouring inspiration! If you are looking for a fun and action packed activity book for a kid who loves cricket (which also has some great educational benefits) then this Cricket Activity Book is the perfect book for you.

To the Light

Author: Pat Flynn
Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press
ISBN: 9780702234927
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Jamie is worried about big waves - both those in the ocean and the ones that thump you when you're growing up. With the surfing finals approaching, courage is hard to find. And then along comes an old Malibu rider with an ocean of knowledge, and a secret buried deep . . .

Mighty Mitch #4

Author: Mitchell Starc
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742769165
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Its finals fever for Mitch Starc and his U10s cricket team! So will they be NOT OUT or KNOCKED OUT? Mitch cant believe that his team actually has a shot at playing in the finals. But now the Wombats are up against a tough opposition who look keen and play mean, and will do whatever it takes to knock the Wombats out! What else has Mitch got to worry about? Hes pretty sure that his LUCKY STREAK is about to RUN OUT One of his teammates is busy playing tennis... in the TOILET! The Wombats new team MASCOT has just EXPLODED! They MUST WIN the match, or MITCHS cricket season is OVER How hard can that be?! Find out in this action-filled, hilarious series created by cricket superstar Mitchell Starc!

Kaboom Kid #7

Author: David Warner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 192536819X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
Little Davey Warner and his friends have a test match planned, a whole weekend of cricket on the beach, playing against Shimmer Bay and their captain, Josh Jarrett, AKA Mr Perfect. But when Davey and his friends hit the sand they find they’ll have to share it with some unexpected visitors. What’s more, Shimmer Bay has a new opening batter who Josh calls his ‘secret weapon’ — and who looks a lot like Davey. What’s the new player hiding up his sleeve? And why is Kevin sneaking off every chance he gets? Will the Sandhill Flats kids even be able to finish the Test match, let alone win?

Spirit Riding Free: Lucky's Diary

Author: Stacia Deutsch
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031647634X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79

Book Description
Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Lucky Prescott as she adventures with her best friends, Pru and Abigail! Dear Diary, This summer is turning out to be so weird. After I broke Aunt Cora's expensive glass bottle, I was sure I'd be working all summer just to buy her a new one. That's when Pru, Abigail, and I decided to start our very own PALs Adventure Camp to earn some money and babysit youngsters around town! But now my con boy cousin, Julian, is visiting Miradero, and he left me to take care of his little brother, Oliver! I can't tell if Oliver is a mini Julian-in-training or just a quiet kid, but one thing's for sure: Julian is definitely up to his old tricks again.... More soon! Lucky