Rugby Flyer
Haunting history, thrilling tries
Published on 15. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-84717-819-0 (ISBN)
Description
Eoin has been chosen for the Junior development squad so over the summer he gets to go to Dublin for a rugby summer school. Arising out of that, he and his new friends are taken on a trip to Twickenham, London, to play & watch rugby. While there, he meets a ghost: Prince Obolensky, a Russian who played rugby for England, scored a world famous try against New Zealand in Twickenham and later joined the RAF and died in WW2.
The fourth book in the Rugby Spirit series.
The fourth book in the Rugby Spirit series.
Reviews / Votes
a combination of sporting action, mystery and a ghost story, this book/series is a great read for young rugby players and fans -- CBI Recommended Reads 2016 this action-packed novel moves at the speed of top class rugby. It would appeal to pupils in senior classes, especially those with an interest in sport, and in particular, rugby ... a must read for all young rugby fans! -- InTouch Magazine will enthuse not just rugby fans ... the prose flows easily, the characters are well drawn, and we are with Eoin and his friends and rivals as the story progresses. All very enjoyable -- School Librarian Magazine sporting historical thriller -- Sunday Times just as enjoyable as the first three ... a great read for young rugby fans -- Rugby World Magazine an intriguing series -- Minerva Reads vividly drawn, engaging characters and short, sparky chapters keep the action fast-paced in this absorbing story. It combines exciting sport tension, historical mystery and a ghost story -- BookTrust nine out of ten -- Ireland's Own St Patrick's Day Annual looks good for the #rugby fan in the house -- mykidstime.ie If you have a young rugby fan in your life who hasn't yet discovered this great series, drop everything and buy a copy now -- Lovereading4kids.co.uk with the Six Nations underway and interest in rugby at a high, Gerard Siggins's Rugby Flyer, the fourth in his Rugby Spirit series, is very welcome. A clever mix of sporting action - Siggins was a sports journalist and knows just how to bring the excitement of the game alive on paper - mystery and ghost story, it's a terrific read ... the descriptions of games, tactics and training in this book will thrill sports mad young readers, whether rugby is their game or not, and the background ghost and mystery story will keep everyone reading -- booksforkeeps.co.uk a great book for any young avid sports fan, Rugby Flyer shows that with hard work and dedication you can achieve your goals -- Leabhar Love Well done Mr Siggins on a very enjoyable book. -- seomraranga.com if you thought the action on the opening weekend of the Six Nations was fast-paced, then step into the world of Eoin Madden for a real white-knuckle ride -- Irish Daily Star history and sport merge together to bring us an exciting and unusual story -- parentsintouch.co.ukMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 9 years, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
146 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84717-819-0 (9781847178190)
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Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
02/2016
O'Brien Press Ltd
€5.99
Available for download
Person
Gerard Siggins was born in Dublin in 1962. Initially a sports journalist, he worked for many years in the Sunday Tribune, where he became assistant editor. He has written several books about cricket and rugby. His Rugby Spirit series has sold over 65,000 copies and is hugely popular with sports-loving children around the world. Gerard regularly visits schools to talk about his books.