Boomerang and Bat

Mark Greenwood, Terry Denton

Publisher details

Boomerang and Bat
Authors
Mark Greenwood, Terry Denton
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genres
Children’s Non-Fiction, Children’s Picture Book
Released
27 April, 2016

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Synopsis

The first Australian cricket team to tour England was a group of Aboriginal stockmen. This is their story. In 1868 a determined team of Aboriginal cricketers set off on a journey across the world to take on England's best.Led by star all-rounder Johnny Mullagh, and wearing caps embroidered with a boomerang and a bat, they delighted crowds with their exceptional skill.From the creators of Jandamarra, this is the remarkable story of the real first eleven.
Mark Greenwood
About the author

Mark Greenwood

Mark Greenwood's award-winning books examining history, myths and legends have been honoured in Australia and internationally. Simpson and His Donkey was a CBCA Honour Book. Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton, was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall and the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frane Lessac, to produce books that promote history as well as an understanding of multicultural issues.

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Terry Denton
About the author

Terry Denton

Terry Denton is an illustrator and the father of three children. His creative partnership with Andy Griffiths includes bestsellers such as the Just series, The Very Bad Book and the Treehouse series. He has also collaborated with Paul Jennings, Mem Fox, Natalie Jane Prior and Gillian Rubinstein.

Books by Terry Denton

The 26-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #2)
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The 26-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #2)

The 39-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #3)
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The 39-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #3)

The Treehouse Books: The 13-Storey Treehouse (Book 1)
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The Treehouse Books: The 13-Storey Treehouse (Book 1)

Ed and Ted and Ted's Dog Fred
Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton

Ed and Ted and Ted's Dog Fred

The 52-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #4)
Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton

The 52-Storey Treehouse (Treehouse #4)

65-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton

65-Storey Treehouse

Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Silly Stuff to Do
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Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Silly Stuff to Do

The Treehouse Fun Book
Andy Griffiths, Jill Griffiths, Terry Denton

The Treehouse Fun Book

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Mark Greenwood, Terry Denton

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The Cat, the Rat and the Baseball Bat
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The Cat, the Rat and the Baseball Bat

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