Belinda’s long and lanky,
Her hair just flies about
But what makes me so cranky –
She always bowls me out.
She is a demon bowler,
She says she’s fast as Lee,
But when she claims a wicket,
Why is it always me?
There are lots of books about cricket around, but what sets this book apart is that it includes both fiction and nonfiction, poetry and prose, all focussing on the sport of cricket. There are poems, stories and nonfiction facts as well as cartoon style and informative illustrations.
Highlights include a humorous Cricket commentary and poems on subjects as diverse as The Ashes and Seagulls on the oval. There are also serious pieces, including explanations of how cricket balls and bats are made, and other historical insights.
This is a great offering for a young cricket fan.
Howzat!: A Celebration of Cricket, by Max Fatchen & Dave Luckett
Omnibus Books, 2005