Whether you're already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.
60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present.
Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.
Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.
Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa's highest mountain.
Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.
Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .
Meet the biggest stars of today's game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing legends. You'll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge quizzes and a simple players guide.
Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.
| ISBN: | 9780008606091 |
| Publication date: | 13th April 2023 |
| Author: | Clive Gifford |
| Illustrator: | Lu Andrade |
| Publisher: | Miles Kelly Publishing an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 173 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Incredible Sports Stories |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Cricket Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men Activity and Puzzle Books Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography General Knowledge & Trivia History |
Whether you're already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present.Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa's highest mountain.Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .Meet the biggest stars of today's game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing legends. You'll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge quizzes and a simple players guide.Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.
Incredible Cricket Stories is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Incredible Cricket Stories features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Cricket, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men, Activity and Puzzle Books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, General Knowledge & Trivia, History
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Incredible Cricket Stories was written by Clive Gifford and published by Miles Kelly Publishing an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Incredible Cricket Stories has 173 pages
Yes it is part of Incredible Sports Stories series
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