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Title: Cricket Lovely Cricket Author: Andy Mead ‘Cricket Lovely Cricket’ is one of the stories in ‘ Fly Away Home and other Caribbean Stories’. The story is about Ricky, a boywho loves cricket and the boys he plays with. It is mostly set in the yard of the narrator whose name we don’t know and who is another one of the cricketers. Despite his love of cricket, Ricky isn’t a good player. When he bats, he gets caught out after a few balls. When he fields he is always in the wrong place. The good thing about him is that he never complains or makes excuses and everybody likes him. We are told, “He wasn’t much good at cricket, but he was brilliant at being a human being.” There is another boy called Clifford whom no one likes. He is arrogant and unkind and he wants to get rid of Ricky. The narrator does a deal with him – if his side wins this week, Ricky can stay. If Clifford’s side wins, Ricky won’t be allowed to play any more. The final game is described in detail and the author makes it very exciting. Ricky plays his best innings ever and stays in the team. Clifford is furious and never plays with them again. I really enjoyed this story because it’s not just about cricket. It is about people who seem real. I often get things wrong like Ricky does. In this book, the only person who is horrible to Ricky is nasty Clifford who comes off worst in the end. The best part was at the end when Ricky ends up on his back in a muddy ditch, clutching the ball. He has caught Clifford out and his team mates are so happy they laugh till they cry! You don’t have to like cricket to enjoy this story. It is funny and sad and exciting and it is about liking people forwho they are not forwhat they can do.
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• Remind students that they should only include the main events in their report. • Point out the statement 'Topknot was very generous' is supported by evidence from the story. Remind students that they should always justify their opinions with reasons or evidence.
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