This action-packed novel by the UK's best-selling sports fiction writer for children is a must for aspiring cricketers - boys and girls alike. Nick Freeland lives for cricket. His mum is an all-rounder in the England Women's Team and his ambition is not only to play for England but to be the fastest bowler in the world. And this is not just an idle dream, he's got the talent and the determination to realize his goal. And he's got a hero on his side - the fast bowler Kamram Aslam. What he hasn't got is the support of his school coach - and the chance to show just how good he is . . .

 

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Faber & Faber .

Michael Hardcastle has a passion for sports, whether it be tennis, motorcross, horse racing or basketball, and has written over 90 sports books for young people. However, he is best-known for his football titles - ranging from Soccer Star, published by Egmont, to the Shoot Out series for Faber.