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Prairie Winds Golf Course: Book 2

Finish Line (2008) (edit title/settings)

by James Ross (Author) (edit contributors)

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After getting caught committing a petty act of vandalism, two teenage boys land summer jobs at Prairie Winds Gold Course on the east side of St. Louis. Follow the adventures . . . Of Justin Ventimiglia and Keith Puccio as they explore a slice of life that they never knew existed. Observe the... read more

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After getting caught committing a petty act of vandalism, two teenage boys land summer jobs at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Follow the adventures...

of Justin Ventimiglia and Keith Puccio as they explore a slice of life that they never knew existed. Observe... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

After getting caught committing a petty act of vandalism, two teenage boys land summer jobs at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Follow the adventures...

of Justin Ventimiglia and Keith Puccio as they explore a slice of life that they never knew existed. Observe the special relationship between adolescent boys, a cast of grown golfing misfits, and a young man battling the demons of cancer.

Explore the heart-wrenching relationship between an impressionable child and a pseudo Big Brother. Witness the summertime ride of the two youths in a poignant story about life and death. See them as they develop a love for the game of golf and apply those lessons to the challenges of life.

Experience the reactions of Justin and Keith to the vices of the world such as drinking, smoking, and gambling and watch how their knowledge molds their character. Take the journey with them as they battle a dysfunctional family situation, exposure to a life-threatening disease, and the vices of the world as they live a summer to remember.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • J Dub Schroeder: Head golf pro and owner of Prairie Winds Golf Course
  • Curt Schroeder: Brother of J Dub and co-owner of Prairie Winds Golf Course
  • Justin Ventimiglia: teenager from a dysfunctional family situation
  • Keith Puccio: best friend of Justin
  • Tina Ventimiglia: Mother of Justin
  • Julie: Pro shop assistant
  • Dr. Dv: An aged veterinarian that is part of the regular golfing group at the golf course.
  • Dave: Step-father of Justin
  • Bowtye: His real name is Tyrone Munroe but is a rockabilly blues icon that performs under the stage name of Peel It Backe.
  • Paul: Another regular at the golf course. He's a retired army recruitment officer.
  • Fred: A golf course regular. He's the night maintenance foreman at the local auto plant.
  • Captain Jer: An alcoholic retired pilot that is a golf course regular.
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  • ““Yes! Organic blueberries! They kill cancer cells on contact,” Tina blurted.Curt picked up the coffee pot and refilled her cup. “Then what am I supposed to do? Am I to pick up a handful of organic blueberries, rip these stitches out, and rub them on my colon?” Curt raised his voice a little.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

Prairie Winds Golf Course high atop the Mississippi river bluffs just east of St. Louis

First Sentence edit see section history

St. Louis May 2007 . . . Justin Ventimiglia was one of those teenage boys who couldn’t seem to do anything wrong.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 5 in Prairie Winds Golf Course. (standard series)

Preceded by Lifetime Loser, and followed by Tuey's Course.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. James Ross (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Xlibris
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 29, 2008
ISBN: 978-1436333269
Page Count: 290

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

This could be for a junior high school student to an adult.The Lexile measure is 750 HL.The Accelerated Reader book level is 5.3. The AR points are 17.

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