Bowled Over

by Michael Wagner, Nathan Lyon, Dave Williams (Illustrator)

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.


'Nice one, Garry!'

Ten-year-old Garry Keenan 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 ...

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2022

About the author

Michael Wagner is the author of more than 90 books for children which include the much loved Maxx Rumble series (20 books), six books about a delightfully silly and warm-hearted family called The Undys, the CBCA Honour Picture Book of the Year, Dirt by Sea, Why I Love Footy, Why I Love Summer, Bear Make Den (co-written with his partner, Jane Godwin) and many more. He's also self-published a handful of titles including: Pig Dude, Family Hugs and the So Wrong series.

Prior to becoming a children’s author, Michael worked for ten years as radio broadcaster with the ABC, wrote and produced award-winning animation, penned everything from advertising copy to songs and comedy, and grew up in a Housing Commission flat.

Reviews

[Tee Pegg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written book for children interested in cricket. My three children loved me reading it to them.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot. Under 10 book for those budding sporting types