Book Launch: Spirit of the Warriors by James Knight

Join us for the perfect prelude to the PM’s XI v India 2 Day International Cricket event by celebrating the launch of James Knight's latest children's novel, Spirit of the Warriors.

From the author of My Life: Brett Lee comes the story of Ajeet and Jack, and the unpredictable fortunes of the Stony Creek Public School cricket team. It’s the start of an Australian summer, and a drought is raging in the bush. For strapping farm boy, Jack Riordan, swinging a cricket bat is his favourite escape from daily hardships. But what happens when an Indian family arrives in the small town of Stony Creek to begin a new life? Suddenly, Jack is no longer the top player in the district. That honour belongs to Ajeet Sharma who quickly becomes the star of the local school.

Despite jealousies and misunderstandings, the boys must somehow work together on the field. As their journey progresses, they learn each has painful secrets that have affected their lives. What are they? And what can the boys learn from them? The answers come from the strength of human spirit.

James Knight is a best-selling Australian author, television producer and journalist. After writing more than a dozen adult non-fiction books, he has moved into writing for middle grade children. This is the first book of his 'Spirit of the Warriors' series. James is a sought-after educator who has conducted literacy, storytelling and writing workshops for young people in several countries, including India, Botswana, Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.