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It’s the start of an Australian summer, and a drought is raging in the bush. For strapping farm boy, Jack Riordan, swinging a cricket bat is his favourite escape from daily hardships. But what happens when an Indian family arrives in the small town of Stony Creek to begin a new life? Suddenly, Jack is no longer the top player in the district. That honour belongs to Ajeet Sharma who quickly becomes the star of the local school.
Despite jealousies and misunderstandings, the boys must somehow work together on the field. As their journey progresses, they learn each has painful secrets that have affected their lives. What are they? And what can the boys learn from them? The answers come from the strength of human spirit.
From the author of My Life: Brett Lee comes the story of Ajeet and Jack, and the unpredictable fortunes of the Stony Creek Public School cricket team.
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‘The Spirits of Cricket brings the Australian bush, India, and cricket all to life. It’s about embracing who we are.’ - Josh Hazlewood, Australian fast bowler.
James Knight
James Knight is an Australian author and award-winning journalist who considers India his ‘second home.’ He has previously lived in India, and he continues to visit this country regularly to conduct writing and storytelling workshops for school students. He is the author of 13 adult non-fiction books, including 'My Life: Brett Lee.' He has also written two children's non-fiction books. 'The Spirits of Cricket' is his first novel for children (upper primary/early secondary). James first visited India as a television reporter covering the 1996 One Day World Cup. He has covered international news and sports events across the world, and he is a highly regarded keynote speaker. His education work has also seen him travel widely (including to Africa and the United States), and he is committed to helping young people everywhere enhance their literacy skills and find their voices.
James has also worked as a volunteer in community centres in South America and Africa. His motto is 'There is not a single person on this planet from who I can't learn.' He is married to Clare, and they have a teenage son.
