Review:
Shielding the truth by Michael Panckridge, with Laurie Daley
Angus & Robertson, 2005 193 pages.
ISBN 0207200521
Shielding The Truth is Michael Panckridge's twentieth book for readers
who like sports. This time sport identity, Laurie Daley, assists him
with writing about rugby league. Sam Davies is the main character who
loves rugby league so much that he is prepared to sneak out at night to
watch any game. One night he witnesses something that he decides he
must investigate with the assistance of his friends.
The combination of sport information with a mystery will hold the
interest of readers both boys and girls. The main character Sam is
engaging.
Shielding The Truth also includes a glossary of rugby league terms, for
those who are not really familiar with rugby league.
Shielding The Truth’s appeal with be to sports fanatics and young
reluctant readers.
Pat Pledger
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