Author: Shamini FlintPublisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743313594
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Marcus starts training for rugby at his father's urging with entertaining results.
Diary of a Cricket God
Author: Shamini FlintPublisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 174269490X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Marcus Atkinson is a cricket god (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his wrists. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about cricket. Praise for Diary of a Soccer Star: 'Shamini scores a goal with every page!' Timothy Richards, aged 9
Author: Shamini FlintRampaging Rugby
Author: Robin BennettPublisher: Firefly Press
ISBN: 1913102610
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Rampaging Rugby is the first in the Stupendous Sports series. Full of cartoons, player tips your coach won't tell you, irreverent explanations, fascinating facts and plenty of practical instruction. With a foreword and pro tips by former All Black Conrad Smith.
Diary of a Track and Field Titan
Author: Shamini FlintPublisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743435509
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Marcus Atkinson is a track and field titan (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his muscles. Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about sport.
Diary of a Taekwondo Master
Author: Shamini FlintPublisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743431600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Marcus Atkinson is a taekwondo master (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his kicks. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about taekwondo.
Gordon's Game
Author: Paul HowardPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1844884694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A rugby-mad boy. A huge game. And a chance for an epic win . . . or an epic fail! Gordon D'Arcy is an ordinary boy, but he's not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. He's the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work, raw talent and never losing sight of your goals. But Gordon has a wild streak that often lands him in trouble. Mum and Dad think that if he can just channel his energy, all will be well. Then something utterly mad happens and he gets a chance to live his biggest dream. Can he stay on his game and do everyone proud? Or will trouble follow him . . . like it usually does? Gordon's Game is a funny and inspiring adventure for rugby lovers of all ages! 'A cracking read . . . which will appeal to all the family' Irish Country Magazine
Rugby
Author: DKPublisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241421624
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This exciting introduction to rugby helps kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. The book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby, including Rugby Union, Rugby League,, Tag and Touch rugby. Did you know rugby can even be played on sand or snow? Olympic rugby is not forgotten as wheelchair rugby and rugby sevens are both covered. Find out all about the World Cup and the Six Nations, from the history to which nation has the most wins. There are fascinating stats on every page, with profiles of famous rugby players of the World Cup, past and present. Step-by-step graphics clearly show how to pass the ball, and explain what scrums, mauls, and lineouts are.
Diary of a Golf Pro
Author: Shamini FlintPublisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 176011149X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to - with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about sport.
Chasing a Rugby Dream
Author: James HookPublisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 0957507682
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Small, skinny and short-sighted . . . and dazzlingly talented. Jimmy Joseph loves rugby. All he dreams about is one day playing for his country in a World Cup, or winning a Test series for the Lions with a last-minute drop-goal. But when he kicks an up-and-under in the schoolyard and accidentally hits the new head of PE, Mr Kane, on the head, he makes a powerful enemy. Jimmy and his best friends – Manu, Scott and Kitty – try to prove their worth on the rugby field, but to no avail. Mr Kane has it out for them, and he's being helped by team captain Mike Green, well known as the school bully. Can Jimmy and his friends overcome the tyranny of Mr Kane and help Mike see the error of his ways? Or will the combination of bullying, pressure and dirty tactics derail the friends' rugby careers before they have even begun? An epic new rugby series begins here!
