"Young Wisden" is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports - cricket. Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, this beautifully laid out book really brings the game to life. The author takes a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including: the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language; types of cricket - the sport in all its forms, from beach cricket to the five day test; batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what it takes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best there has been; the world of cricket - the test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour; and history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters. Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over the shoulder at this wonderful introduction to cricket.
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"Any boy or girl who is showing an interest in cricket and likes reading should be pushed in the direction of this book.' -- Simon Lister, Wisden Cricketer, November 2007
"If you're a cricket-mad parent and want to get your child as passionate about the game as you are, save yourself a lot of time and probably fruitless effort and instead let Tim de Lisle do the business for you. He and his book are much more likely to succeed." -- Tony Hodson, Sport, 12 October 2007
"This is the book the game has needed for far too long... Buy it for someone you want to infect." -- Rob Steen, Cricinfo.com, October 13, 2007
'A comprehensive introduction to cricket for young or new fans.'
-- Good Book Guide
'If you're a cricket-mad parent and want to get your child(boy or girl) as passionate about cricket as you are, save yourself a lot of time...and let Tim de Lisle do the business for you. He and his book are much more likely to suceed - trust us.' -- Sport (Main)
'Incomparable really, different planet stuff. It is comprehensive without being bewildering, colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superbly designed.' -- Wisden Cricketer
'This is the book the game has needed for far too long. It is also a priceless example of dumbing-up. Buy it for someone you want to infect.'
-- Cricinfo.com (October 2007)
'Time de Lisle's 'Young Wisden' is a cracking idea. A guide to cricket for kids - when they can wrestle is from their parents' grasp, that is. Stats, laws and dates are all in here, but so are celebrated sledges, roly-poly captains and wacky wicket keepers.' -- Time Out
"If you're a cricket-mad parent and want to get your child as passionate about the game as you are, save yourself a lot of time and probably fruitless effort and instead let Tim de Lisle do the business for you. He and his book are much more likely to succeed." -- Tony Hodson, Sport, 12 October 2007
"This is the book the game has needed for far too long... Buy it for someone you want to infect." -- Rob Steen, Cricinfo.com, October 13, 2007
'A comprehensive introduction to cricket for young or new fans.'
-- Good Book Guide
'If you're a cricket-mad parent and want to get your child(boy or girl) as passionate about cricket as you are, save yourself a lot of time...and let Tim de Lisle do the business for you. He and his book are much more likely to suceed - trust us.' -- Sport (Main)
'Incomparable really, different planet stuff. It is comprehensive without being bewildering, colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superbly designed.' -- Wisden Cricketer
'This is the book the game has needed for far too long. It is also a priceless example of dumbing-up. Buy it for someone you want to infect.'
-- Cricinfo.com (October 2007)
'Time de Lisle's 'Young Wisden' is a cracking idea. A guide to cricket for kids - when they can wrestle is from their parents' grasp, that is. Stats, laws and dates are all in here, but so are celebrated sledges, roly-poly captains and wacky wicket keepers.' -- Time Out
About the Author
Tim de Lisle is a former editor of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack and Wisden Cricket Monthly, where he won an Editor of the Year award. He is now rock critic of The Mail on Sunday, a feature writer for The Guardian and a columnist for Cricinfo.com. He is married with two children, aged 8 and 12.
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We bought this book when our son, 6 was gripped by the Ashes, he has had hours of pleasure from it and shared all sorts of information with us and his sisters (8 and 3). There is a lot of reading in it and I think would be suitable up to around 10 years old. The new version will be high on his birthday list I think.
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This was a gift to our cricket mad 8 year old son. He has had hours of pleasure from it and it's helped me understand the world of cricket so that I'm not such a completely in the dark Mum and can enjoy a game of cricket with him now! It's without doubt his most favourite book in the world and he'd read it every night if I let him!
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Excellent book for young cricketers/ cricket fans. Stats made fun. My son was bought this book as a birthdya present. It was so good that I purchased a copy for my nephew.
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A great book for young cricket fans
Great information on the game and on players. A good book for fans aged 7/8 and upwards. Only drawback with current version it is 2011 so player info. will be heading out of date. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DR RUTH M SWEET
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Young Wisden: An New Fan's Guide to Cricket
We bought this for a 9 year old cricket enthusiast. He has the original version and this updated edition was an extremely succesful Christmas present. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Seath
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Similar to 2007 version but still enjoyable reading
I got this for my son who is a cricket and stats fan. He already had the 2007 version and wanted an updated version. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. A. M. Sekowska
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Perfect Present!
Bought for a 11 year old boy's birthday present who has recently got into cricket. Lots of action photos and hot tips. Good value for money.
Published 22 months ago by J. Stanier
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Very good
My son - nearly 8 - loves this, really informative without being too childish yet not too hard for him to understand. Learnt a few things myself too!
Published 23 months ago by PJ Sturdee
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Super!
I bought this for a seven year old boy for Christmas. He is sport mad and is very knowledgeable about cricket and loves reading facts! This was perfect for him! Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2011 by Martha Sunshine
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great book at excellent price
Bought this for my 6 year old who loves cricket and who really enjoys reading and learning more about the game.
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by gaz
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A really excellent introduction to cricket
I bought this book for my 7-year-old son, although I admit I read it from cover to cover before he was allowed to get his hands on it! Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2010 by C. B. Hanley
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Yound wisden
Bought this book for my son a few years ago. he loves it. we have subsequently bought many more copies as gifts for his friends. Well worth the money for all young cricket fans.
Published on 2 Aug 2010 by cat lover
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Excellent book for young cricketers
This is an excellent publication for young cricket fans up to the age of 13. Colourful and full of facts, it easily absorbed my 10 years old relative for hours on end. Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by Mr. John Davies
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