Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift.
Lyon is one of Australia’s most decorated bowlers of recent years. His co-author for this series, Michael Wagner, has written over 80 children’s books. In this entertaining new series for readers aged 7+, Lyon embodies his younger self and gives us a glimpse into his own childhood. If you’ve watched test cricket over the last ten years, you would have heard shouts of “Nice Garry” whenever spin bowler Nathan Lyon bowls. Ever wondered who Garry is? It’s Lyon’s nickname amongst team members and fans.
Beginning with book #1, Bowled Over, Garry is about to discover he has a special cricketing ability, which is a dream come true, right? Well, it is, except that sometimes being first rate comes with all sorts of new challenges. Garry is only ten when he finds himself in the under-16 team, and he’s got to navigate the older kids, including his brother Jamie.
In book #2, In a Spin, Garry has quickly become the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition? This time around, Garry has to contend with a bully who’s up to no good. Garry learns how to manage his emotions on and off the field. Williams’ illustrations paint a great picture of all the characters – the portraits of the Youngstown Yabbies and the Keenan family at the start of the books are particularly helpful.
The support of Garry’s mum and nan are touching, as are the friendships that Garry forges. Garry learns to balance the competitiveness of the game with the pressures that come from off the field. I admire how well Lyon and Wagner have blended the central theme of cricket with themes of being a good sport and teammate, a loving sibling and friend. We might be a sports-mad nation, but as these books show, there is so much more to cricket than a bat and ball! This series is sure to inspire kids to get out onto the field and have a go.
With the summer of cricket fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into Nice Garry. The two books are filled with cricket tips, heart-warming friendships and a lot of excitement – I’ll be recommending them to all sports-loving kids and families.
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