Book description
TENNIS STAR is the story of twelve-year-old Nathan Taylor, who
everybody says looks like his hero Richard Krafter. After unexpected
success at the District Final, Nathan begins to take himself a little
too seriously. On and off court, Nathan's attention-seeking and
aggressiveness begins to alienate his friends and disappoint his family.
Soon he must decide what the most important things are about tennis, and
life - playing to succeed at any price, or playing for the love of the
game and the friendship it fosters … From Raewyn Caisley, the acclaimed
and established author of TOP MARKS, IN UNION, HOT SHOT, QUEEN'S CUBBY,
FREE STYLE and GREAT LEAD, comes another book in the popular Junior
Sports Series. 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.
