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.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Indigenous Children category by the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Wa Young Readers' Book Award. It also was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2016 by Allen & Unwin .

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. Terry Denton is one of Australia's busiest literary creative forces and his work as a writer and illustrator can be found in popular children's titles such as the Gasp! books, Terry Denton's Bumper Books and the Wombat and Fox stories. His work with writer Andy Griffiths on the Just! books and the epic Treehouse series is universally loved. Terry Denton has written and illustrated many children's books, several of them with Andy, including the award-winning The 13-Storey Treehouse . He lives with his wife and three children.