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Netball Diary

(Paperback, 4th edition)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Netball Diary

Contributors:

By (Author) B Hellard
By (author) L Gibbs

ISBN:

9780207199967

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Imprint:

HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Publication Date:

26th March 2003

Edition:

4th edition

Country:

Australia

Classifications

Readership:

Young Adult

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

796.324

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

176

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 199mm, Spine 11mm

Weight:

209g

Description


Gold medals and love: can Rachel win both Rachel is now playing for a team called Phoenix and she is doing so well that she is regarded as a core member. Rachel is devastated to miss out on the Australian Netball Squad selection for the Commonwealth Games, but when one of the key Australian players is injured at the final training session, Rachel is called to fill the vacant spot. Her lifelong dream comes true! While away Rachel keeps a diary for the two weeks of the Games, recording her battles with insecurity, victories on the court, travel experiences and the regular phone conversations with boyfriend Daniel. the battle for gold between New Zealand and Australia is both exhausting and exhilarating. After the game Rachel is frustrated when she can't ring Daniel because she is called away to do a media interview. there she discovers that the 'interviewer' is Daniel, who has used all of his savings to be with her for her final match. Ages 10-14

Author Bio

Lisa Gibbs and Bernadette Hellard are sisters who have been involved in all aspects of netball for over 30 years. They have played at A-grade level as well as coached and umpired. Bernadette is a primary schoolteacher who has particular interests in literacy and physical education. Lisa is doing her PhD in health and behavioural sciences. They both still play competitive netball.

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