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'When a passing French tennis superstar gave the young Ken Fletcher his tennis racquet, he didn't know what he'd started. Ken Fletcher took the racquet, which was far too too big for him, tucked its handle under his armpit and with a determination and enthusiasm borne of boredom, began to bang the ball against a board in this back garden, using his whole body to get behind the ball. One day Kenny would thrill the crowds and dismay his opponents at Wimbledon with this forehand, which Harry Hopman would later call 'the best forehand in the world'. It helped young Ken win five doubles titles and, at age eighteen, propelled him into the world of casinos, chaffeur-driven cars, beautiful women and applauding crowds. Award-winning author Hugh Lunn has written a humorous and insightful account of the life of his childhood friend. He explores how a boy from Annesley Junction turned into a champion tennis player, and with his trademark humour and style he not only brings us the life of a sporting great, he paints us a picture of a more innocent time in Australian history.'(Production summary)
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[Review] The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 10 January 2009; (p. 12)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
In Short : Nonfiction
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 10-11 January 2009; (p. 31)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Books
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: SundayLife , 21 December 2008; (p. 26)
— Review of Breath 2008 single work novel ; The Rip 2008 selected work short story ; The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography ; The House at Salvation Creek 2008 single work autobiography ; The Slap 2008 single work novel ; The Islands 2008 single work novel -
Game, Set, Matchless
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 12 - 18 November no. 711 2008; (p. 29)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Successful Doubles Act that Started in Childhood
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 1 November 2008; (p. 16)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography
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[Review] The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 18 October 2008; (p. 28)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Non-Fiction Books
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 25 - 26 October 2008; (p. 24)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Successful Doubles Act that Started in Childhood
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 1 November 2008; (p. 16)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Game, Set, Matchless
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 12 - 18 November no. 711 2008; (p. 29)
— Review of The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography -
Books
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: SundayLife , 21 December 2008; (p. 26)
— Review of Breath 2008 single work novel ; The Rip 2008 selected work short story ; The Great Fletch : The Dazzling Life of Wimbledon Aussie Larrikin Ken Fletcher 2008 single work biography ; The House at Salvation Creek 2008 single work autobiography ; The Slap 2008 single work novel ; The Islands 2008 single work novel
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