In a Spin

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.


'Watch out, Garry!'

Garry Keenan is the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition?

192 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]

Another wonderful novel from Nathan Lyon and Michael Wagner. Full of cricket talk, with a good mix of morals and life skills for the kids to learn along the way. It is written in a way which allows the reader to clearly understand what is going on, with a strong sense of the dialogue and narrative. My kids and I enjoyed this a lot... Maybe me the most :)