In Union
By (Author) Raewyn Caisley
Hachette Australia
Lothian Children's Books
1st May 2005
Australia
General
Fiction
Rugby Union
A823.3
Paperback
144
Width 125mm, Height 195mm, Spine 12mm
140g
Twelve-year-old Christian Phillips doesn t think he will make the junior rugby team. When his parents give him a pair of footy boots before the trial a gift from his late grandfather, a staunch Wallabies fan Christian is still not convinced. Shocked when he makes the team, and relegated to the wing, Christian soon realises his idea of teamwork is a little different from that of the coach and other boys. Christian spends most games waiting for a pass and decides conforming is easier than challenging the culture of the team. But when they have to face the brutal Scots team on their home turf, a new leader emerges
Raewyn Caisley was born in New Zealand but has lived in Australia for the past twenty years. She currently lives in Fremantle with her husband, Terry, and their son, Jack. Raewyn has written several books about different sports including KARATE STAR, TENNIS STAR and TOP MARKS. Other books for younger readers include MONKEY TRIX (in the AUSSIE BITES series), THE QUEEN'S CUBBY, and two AUSSIE NIBBLES THE MERMAID'S TAIL and TAI'S PENGUIN, both illustrated by Ann James.