Incredible Golf (Incredible Sports Stories, Book 4)

by Clive Gifford

On Sale: 03/14/2024

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Incredible Golf (Incredible Sports Stories, Book 4)

by Clive Gifford

illustrated by Lu Andrade

On Sale: 03/14/2024

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About the Book

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of golf.

With over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a fast-growing sport among grown-ups AND kids!

Did you know that . . .

You can only compete in the annual Kris Kringle Open in the USA if you’re dressed as Santa Claus.

In Japan, a player who makes a hole-in-one is expected to host a party and buy gifts for their competitors!

Golf has been around for centuries. In 1457 it was banned in Scotland by King James II because it was distracting people from practising archery.

Wherever YOU are on your golf journey, you’ll love these fascinating stories, introducing golf's greatest heroes, inspiring episodes and the silliest, most surprising moments from this incredible sport.

Packed with facts and stats, player profiles, a players guide, glossary and quiz.
Written by the king of sports writing, and golfing enthusiast, Clive Gifford – with illustrations from talented Ecuadorian illustrator Lu Andrade, a contributor to the Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls series.
Also in the series:
Incredible Cricket
Incredible Football
Incredible Rugby

Product Details

ISBN: 9780008606114
ISBN 10: 0008606110
Imprint: Red Shed
On Sale: 03/14/2024
Pages: 176
List Price:10.99 CAD
Ages: 7 to 10
BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Golf
BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation
BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Europe
BISAC4 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Fitness & Exercise
BISAC5 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Inspirational & Personal Growth

Clive Gifford

Biography

Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn’t stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.

Emiliano Migliardo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For as long as he can remember, he always wanted to be a cartoonist. He started publishing professionally in the early 1990s and has numerous titles to his name.