Fox Swift takes on The Unbeatables is the hilarious sequel to David Lawrences much-loved book Fox Swift. With wacky cartoons and expert footy tips from Hawthorn champion Cyril Rioli, this book is a gripping page-turner that will have kids cackling from start to finish even the most reluctant reader wont be able to put it down. Fox Swift is really excited about captaining the Davinal Diggers for a second season. Who wouldnt be? The Diggers have Aussie Rules superstar Cyril Rioli giving them football tips, a galaxy of star players, some sensational new recruits, and let's not forget their quirky mascot: a kangaroo with serious attitude. But Mace Winter and his father Miles have hatched an evil plan to stop Fox and the Diggers from defending their premiership. They have sneakily recruited the best footballers from all the other teams in the competition to make up a formidable Dragons team they call The Unbeatables. Can Fox and his friends avoid detentions, dirty tricks and a rat plague to bring home an unlikely premiership for the Diggers?
David Lawrence, is a comedy writer whose TV credits include , Hamish & Andy, TV Burp and Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. He runs the successful comedy business Laughing Matters and has performed in five Melbourne International Comedy shows. He has won three Brownlow medals in a parallel universe.
"""Children and sport literature enthusiasts alike enjoyed the first instalment, and their early Christmas present is here with the release of the Fox Swift sequel. Comedic author David Lawrence has partnered up once more with Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli as his 11-year old Aussie Rules gun Fox Swift returns to the shelves in Fox Swift takes on The Unbeatables. The Unbeatables will no doubt face a tough task from Fox, who is leading his Davinal Diggers charge to a premiership under the mentoring of Hawks champion Rioli. But Mace Winter and his dad Miles will no doubt un-hatch some nasty plans to try and halt the Diggers on their path to glory. Following the release of the first book where Rioli provided footy speak for to complement Lawrences humour it was revealed the training skills and drills incorporated in the novel were some from Riolis own childhood, including the dribble-kick, which has since become a trademark of his game at the top-level. They are just fun drills and things that I grew up doing with my friends, Rioli says. I learnt them all off my dad, who is my idol. Despite being an Essendon fan, Lawrence couldnt resist wanting Rioli on board. It doesnt matter who you barrack for, if you love AFL football, you love watching Cyril play. He is spectacular, but also fair, says Lawrence. He is a modest champion a great example to kids that you can be incredibly talented without being arrogant. - Luke Sale"
