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There's a Girl in My Hammerlock (Read180)
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There's a Girl in My Hammerlock (Read180) (edit title/settings)

by Jerry Spinelli (Author) (edit contributors)

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Eighth-grader Maisie endures the skepticism of the coach and the ridicule of the kids in school to join the wrestling team and be near Eric Delong, her true love. Reprint.

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The book was about a girl named Maisie and she joined wrestling and everyone was scared to wrestle her and they hated her because she joined so then her friends all left her. Theres a boy Eric that she likes but he likes a girl named Liz and Maisie hates Liz because Maisie tried out for... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The book was about a girl named Maisie and she joined wrestling and everyone was scared to wrestle her and they hated her because she joined so then her friends all left her. Theres a boy Eric that she likes but he likes a girl named Liz and Maisie hates Liz because Maisie tried out for cheerleading but didnt make it because Liz made it instead. And she hates her because Eric likes Liz.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Maisie Potter: She didnt make cheerleading so she joined wrestling. She likes a boy named Eric. She is really good at sports like basketball and she used to play last year.
  • Eric: Eric is on the wrestling team and he likes Liz. He is the reason Macy joins the wrestling team
  • Mr. Cappelli: Macy's coach. He starts out being a total jerk but gets nicer as the book continues
  • P.k.: Macy's little sister. She isn't a very active character in the book but does add some depth.
  • Tina Mcintire: Tina goes to school with Macy and is the only one who really sticks up for her. Tina is very comfortable in her own skin and is a great friend for Macy.
  • Bernadette: Bernadette is Macy's pet rat.
  • George Bamberger: George is another kid on the team. He is the only one who is nice to Macy.
  • John: Add a description of this character.
  • Holly: Holly used to be Macy's friend but ditched her once she found out Macy was on the wrestling team.
  • Kruko
  • Liz Lampley: Liz Lampley is the classic popular girl at Macy's school. She is also Eric's girlfriend which Macy isn't too happy about.
  • Hamilton
  • Mr. Paul
  • Burke
  • Mr. Hobbs
  • Delong
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “"You can do it"”
    Maisie

Setting & Locations edit see section history

Lenape Valley Junior High School. Her house The mall

First Sentence edit see section history

I couldn't believe it.

Glossary edit see section history

  • hauled: To pull or draw with force.
  • scowl: To have a gloomy or threatening look.
  • hoisted: To raise or lift.
  • mauled: A heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
  • trotting: To go at a quick, steady pace; move briskly; bustle; hurry.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jerry Spinelli (Author)

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