Tess & The Ashes Catastrophe - Jenni Douglass

Fun-filled cricket mystery for cricket-loving kids. Set at Lord's, best friends, Tess and Eddie, must race to find the stolen Ashes Urn and save cricket. It's the day before The Ashes Test at Lord's Cricket Ground, and the Urn's been stolen ... Cricket-mad Tess Walker is having the most amazing day at Lord’s Cricket Ground meeting the two Ashes captains and touring the famous Pavilion, especially as her best friend, Eddie Armstrong is with her. Everything is perfect until The Ashes Urn is stolen, and it’s all Tess’s fault. She and Eddie must follow the clues around Lord’s to find the Urn, catch the thief and clear her name before cricket is ruined forever. Full of cricket jargon and history, Tess & The Ashes Catastrophe celebrates a love of cricket by introducing readers to the game through friendship, adventure, and positive messages. By combining sports, mystery and adventure, Tess & The Ashes Catastrophe is the perfect combination to entice girls and boys whether they already love and play cricket, or are just starting their cricket journey.