Description

Teenage prodigy Karl Schneider was destined for stardom when selected ahead of a young Don Bradman for Australia’s 1928 tour of New Zealand.

Known as ‘Squirt’ – he was just 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) on his tippy toes – Schneider was being groomed to succeed the legendary Warren Bardsley as Australia’s opening batsman.

Tragically, he never was to achieve his dreams…

Having accessed original letters, diaries and Schneider family memorabilia, MICHAEL LEFÈBVRE tells a poignant, heartbreaking story brilliantly.

It comes in a limited edition of 200; the first 146 copies have been signed by the author and Karl’s niece’s Geraldine and Marcelle.

Hardback, picture covers. Mint

The latest in Ken Piesse’s nostalgia series.

The book was launched in late February at Xavier College, Mike and Karl’s old school.