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Diary of a Cricket God

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Diary of a Cricket God by Sally Heinrich and Shamini Flint follows a young boy named Marcus Atkinson, who, despite his lack of enthusiasm for sports, finds himself struggling to play cricket. Humorous and engaging, the story captures his journey as he reluctantly learns the game, navigates school dynamics, and inadvertently discovers his own unexpected talents. This light-hearted children's book combines sports with the ups and downs of growing up.
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You might enjoy this fun and engaging children's book if you love sports and hilarious misadventures. It's perfect for young readers with a keen interest in exploring the world of cricket through the eyes of a young protagonist with big dreams and an even bigger sense of humour.

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Diary of a Cricket God

Marcus Atkinson is a cricket god (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his wrists.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Diary of a Cricket God by Sally Heinrich and Shamini Flint follows Marcus, a Maths whiz who is not particularly skilled at sport. His dad is a self-help author who believes Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to...with hilarious results.

Presented in an illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about cricket.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742378268

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Shamini Flint has written many books for children but is best known for her Inspector Singh Investigates series of crime fiction for adults.

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