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Incredible Cricket
60 True Stories Every Fan Needs to Know
Series: Incredible Sports Stories
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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...
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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.
A new fun-filled, illustrated children’s book packed with real-life stories, facts and trivia. The perfect gift for Father's Day
Description
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.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9780008606091
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Red Shed
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lu Andrade
- Illustrated by Lu Andrade
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 176
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