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It's the last inning of a high school baseball game between arch-rivals Oak Grove and Compton. Center fielder Luke "Wizard" Wallace steps up to the plate--and is hit by a beanball, a wild pitch that shatters his skull, destroys the vision in his left eye, and changes his life forever. In this... read more
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First Sentence edit
"This is our year, Andy."
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gene Fehler (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Clarion Books
Country: U.S.A
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0-618-84348-5
Page Count: 119
Publisher: Clarion Books
Country: U.S.A
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0-618-84348-5
Page Count: 119
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Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsConsidered a young adult, this free verse novel told in in 28 voices, is aimed for readers 10 and up. It tells of how Luke Wallace, a high school baseball star with dreams of a pro career, is blinded in one eye when he is hit by a pitch in a game. Through 28 voices, we learn of how the injury affects not only Luke but also his family and friends. Throughout the weeks after his injury, Luke goes through a range of emotions in his attempt to cope with the loss of his longtime dream of a big league career. The book is not just about loss, though; it is about friendship, courage, and self-discovery.
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- Books › Children's Books › Sports & Activities › Sports › Baseball › Fiction
- Books › Teens › School & Sports › Fiction
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
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