Two St Albans authors have published a book to get more children into golf and reading.

Adventures in Golfing - Little Ball Gets Chosen, was written by siblings Hannah Smith and Blanche Mortimer.

The synopsis of the book reads: "Have you ever wondered what your golf balls do when not playing golf?

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"Join me on this first adventure to find out a little more.

"Out of the safety of the warm, cosy box and into the depths of the cold, dark bag.

"How will Little Ball adapt to life and prepare himself for what awaits him?"

Herts Advertiser: Paperback version of Adventures in Golfing - Little Ball Gets Chosen.Paperback version of Adventures in Golfing - Little Ball Gets Chosen. (Image: Hannah Smith)

Author Hannah Smith, 41, grew up as a keen sportsperson.

She enjoyed participating in different sports before falling in love with golf, and later became a member at the Welwyn Garden City Golf Club.

Now, a qualified primary school teacher, Hannah is keen to combine two of her passions in trying to get more children fall in love with reading and playing golf from a young age.

                                                                                                        

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Sister Blanche, 44, has always loved drawing and painting and was delighted to be asked to produce the pictures for Adventures in Golfing, her first book, alongside Hannah.

The book was published by Austin Macauley Publishers and is available on Austinmacauley.comAmazon, and all major booksellers.