Hi, I'm Toby and I want to get something straight. What you're about to read is NOT a diary. Diaries smell like strawberry bubblegum and have stupid little locks that are easy to open. This is a logbook, the sort sea captains and pilots and astronauts write. Someone will probably find it in a pirate's chest in a hundred years.
It's NOT a diary. Remember that.
Anyway, there are some other things you need to know. I love sport and I hate school. My sister is the most annoying person in the world and my friends Jonesy and Hughsey are the coolest. I also think the GameBox V3 is the best video game EVER. Guess what? Dad has agreed to buy me one - but there's a catch: I have to get 20 wickets and 10 tries by the end of the season.
Shot!
But then a new kid arrives at my school. His name is Malcolm McGarvy and he's got legs that look like they were stolen from a gorilla. He lives with his uncle and is allowed to stay up ALL night! Here's the problem. McGarvy is also good at sport, but he doesn't care about winning. He just wants to stop ME from getting the Gamebox V3.
Welcome to MY BEST, WORST YEAR.
*****
What people are saying about the book:
An absolute cracker of a book. Hugely funny, creative and ticked all the boxes with my youngsters. Cries out for a sequel, with Toby, Jonesy, Hughesy and Supermarket. Brilliant!
James Russell, author of the Dragon Brothers Books
A laugh out loud tale for all sports lovers! Cricket & rugby are key themes but Toby loves all sports, is loyal to his mates, and is a likeable character.
Adele Broadbent - from Goodreads
My 8-year-old sports-mad son loved this book as he recognised many of the sports players. Funny, age, appropriate humour and short chapters make it an easy read.
Jenny - Goodreads
