Introducing a new generation of readers to cricket through history, friendship and adventure
Cricket-mad Tess Walker is having the most amazing day at Lord’s Cricket Ground meeting the two Ashes captains, and touring the famous Pavilion, especially as her best friend, Eddie Armstrong is with her. Everything is perfect until The Ashes Urn is stolen, and it’s all Tess’s fault. She and Eddie must follow the clues around Lord’s to find the Urn and catch the thief before cricket is ruined forever.
Unique Selling Point
Full of cricket jargon and history, Tess & The Ashes Catastrophe celebrates a love of cricket by introducing readers to the game through friendship, adventure, and positive messages. Cricket is one of the fastest growing sports for girls, however there are hardly any middle grade cricket books on the market, let alone ones that combine sports, mystery and adventure - and have a female protagonist! My story is the perfect combination to entice girls, and boys, whether they already love and play cricket, or are just starting their cricket journey
It’s the day before The Ashes Test at Lord’s, and The Urn’s been stolen...
Purchasing Details
Category: Children's Fiction
Age Range: 8-12 years
Pages: 174
ISBN: 978-1-7394064-0-0
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
Available to buy from: Gardners, IngramSpark & Amazon
Released: 29th May 2023
Book title: Tess & The Ashes Catastrophe
By Jenni Douglass
Cover and Illustrations by David Shephard
TESS & SABOTAGE
AT THE SCG
The second book in the Cricket Mystery Series; an exciting blend of sports, mystery, and adventure
After stopping cricket’s greatest catastrophe and recovering the stolen Ashes Urn, Cricket Detective, Tess Walker uncovers an elaborate sabotage plot during a Women's T20 competition in Sydney. As she races to clear her cousin’s name, Tess and her best friend Eddie must use all their skills to crack the secret code and bring the mastermind to justice.
Unique Selling Point
Tess & Sabotage at the SCG is the thrilling second instalment in the Cricket Mystery series. With cricket being one of the fastest growing sports for girls this series fills a gap in the market for books which combine sports and mysteries, and have a female protagonist. Celebrating a love of cricket through friendship, adventure, and positive messages, this series is the perfect blend to entice girls, and boys, whether they are seasoned cricketers or just starting their cricket journey.
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COMING 2025
A thrilling tale of sabotage and mystery during a Women’s T20 competition at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground
Purchasing Details
Category: Children's Fiction
Age Range: 8-12 years
Pages: TBC
ISBN: TBC
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
Available to buy from IngramSpark & Amazon
Release Date: 2025
Book title: Tess & Sabotage at the SCG
By Jenni Douglass