On the Buzzer

Legends #6

by Michael Panckridge

Mitchell Grady is the new boy at Sandhurst School. Every year, the students compete to be the school's Sporting Legend - the best out of eight sports. The first round was surfing, then cricket, tennis, and football - now the kids are ready for a new round! Ages 9-12.

140 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

Attending a conference called Getting Reluctant Readers Reading, Michael Panckridge skipped lunch to wander over to Victoria Park, home of the Collingwood Football Club. Sitting in the old commentary box on a cold, wintery afternoon, Michael dreamed up a story about a boy travelling back in time to watch footy matches in the past. That particular story never got to be, but the passion to write stories for children burned within. Fifteen years on, Michael is the author of over 40 books, selling more than 150 000 copies over a variety of genres. Sport was the dominant theme early, but The Cursed, The Vanishings and The Immortal attest to a darker side; spooky, sinister action-packed thrillers. Michael, with psychologist and school counsellor, Cathie Thornton, has also co-authored a book called Be Bully Free – an insightful, practical guide for the victims of bullying. Excited by the re-launch of the famous Legends series, Michael is also authoring a four book cricket series aligning with the hugely popular BBL and WWBL T20 cricket competitions.

Michael lives in Geelong and is a part time teacher.

Reviews

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not finished it yet but the start is pretty good. so far its about the basketball ball trophy has gone missing and they are trying to find out who has stolen it. They are also talking about a secret tunnel that only certain people know about.

I like the start of the book because it has made me want to reed more.

There is nothing I really dislike about it.

Its a good book I recommend.

I rate 4/5

[Liz Derouet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed in Magpies