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Helpful votes received on reviews & lists: 97% (31 of 32)
Location: Surrey
 

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New Reviewer Rank: 792,083 - Total Helpful Votes: 31 of 32
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Penguins Stopped Play: Eleven Village Cricketers T&hellip by Harry Thompson
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cricket, 24 April 2006
Penguins Stopped Play is a remarkable account of the infamous Captain Scott XI which has already featured in 'Rain Men' & 'Zimmer Men' by Marcus Berkmann.
This time the focus is on the over seas tours the team embarked upon and the hilarious, embarrassing and awful situations that followed them around the globe. (I particularly enjoyed the withering attack on BA).
If you enjoy Cricket & travel then this book is a must. It is constantly laugh out loud funny with great stories on travel, sport & friendship. Well written and observant not only on foreign lands & cricket but also on the people that participate and play this silly game.
The books conclusion is particularly… Read more

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