Book description
Twelve-year-old Christian Phillips doesn't think he will make the
junior rugby team. When his parents give him a pair of footy boots
before the trial - a gift from his late grandfather, a staunch Wallabies
fan - Christian is still not convinced. Shocked when he makes the team,
and relegated to the wing, Christian soon realises his idea of teamwork
is a little different from that of the coach and other boys. Christian
spends most games waiting for a pass and decides conforming is easier
than challenging the culture of the team. But when they have to face the
brutal Scots team on their home turf, a new leader emerges … From Raewyn
Caisley, the acclaimed and established author of TOP MARKS, NOT CRICKET,
HOT SHOT, TENNIS STAR, QUEEN'S CUBBY, FREE STYLE and GREAT LEAD, comes
another book in the popular Junior Sports Series. This is a wonderful
book, with the spirit of rugby all through it!' Raewyn Caisley was
born in New Zealand but has lived in Australia for the past twenty
years. She currently lives in Fremantle with her husband, Terry, and
their son, Jack. Raewyn has written several books about different sports
including KARATE STAR, TENNIS STAR and TOP MARKS. Other books for
younger readers include MONKEY TRIX (in the AUSSIE BITES series), THE
QUEEN'S CUBBY, and two AUSSIE NIBBLES - THE MERMAID'S TAIL and TAI'S
PENGUIN, both illustrated by Ann James.
