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The Amazing Pat Cummins

How did he get so good?
By Chris Maher
Series: The Amazing Sporting Heroes
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The Amazing Pat Cummins by Chris Maher is a delightful children's book that brings the story of an extraordinary cricket player to young readers. It explores the life and career of Pat Cummins, highlighting his journey, achievements, and the qualities that make him a beloved sports figure. With engaging anecdotes and vibrant illustrations, the book aims to inspire children with themes of perseverance and passion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by inspiring sports stories and want to learn more about one of cricket's celebrated stars through engaging, kid-friendly content. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate captivating stories about real-life heroes and could ignite a passion for the game or inspire them with tales of dedication and achievement.

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Imagine what it would be like to lead Australia to an Ashes victory, like the amazing Pat Cummins!

Find out what it took for cricketing star Pat Cummins to get so good – the training, the big breaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to find your own passion and be the best you can be!

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How would it feel to wear the baggy green and captain anAustralian cricket team?

Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the bigbreaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to findyour own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring easy-readtext and fun illustrations, this series is suitable for readers whoare happier out of the classroom than in it!Collect the whole series: Amazing Ash Barty, Amazing SamKerr, Amazing Dylan Alcott.

Series: The Amazing Sporting Heroes

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  • The Amazing Pat Cummins
    How would it feel to wear the baggy green and captain anAustralian cricket team?Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the bigbreaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to findyour own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring easy-readtext and fun illustrations, this series is...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922853028

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Edition: ANZ Only

Illustration: Over 30 b&w illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jules Faber
  • Illustrated by Jules Faber

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Chris is a writer, journalist and editor. He writes across a variety of fields, has had five children's books published and is working on a young adult science fiction trilogy.

Jules has illustrated over thirty books, most of them for children, including the best-selling Weirdo series with Ahn Do and The Kaboom Kid series with David Warner. He has worked with all seven of the major publishers in Australia, which has been fun every single time.

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