Deuker Carl Deuker Livres

From the author of Gym Candy comes a novel of football and bullying, finding friends and finding courage. With both good speed and good hands, wide receiver Brock Ripley should be a natural for the varsity team, but he shies away from physical contact. When he gets cut from varsity, he also loses his friendship with star quarterback. Now a target for bullying, Brock struggles to overcome his fears and discover that, in his own way, he is brave enough.

An award-winning author explores the dark corners of the heart of a young football player as he struggles for success, in this novel that tackles the issues surrounding the player's decision to cross the line.

From acclaimed sportswriter Carl Deuker comes an award winning riveting tale about a boy from the wrong side of the tracks who tries to pitch his way out of poverty and ultimately must choose between his future and his family.