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Painting The Black
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Painting The Black
Author(s): Carl Deuker
In his senior year of high school, late bloomer Ryan Ward has just begun to feel the magic of baseball—the thrill of catching a wicked slider, of throwing a runner out, of training hard and playing hard. His friend Josh, the star of the team, has helped Ryan push his limits. But when Josh clearly pushes the limits too far, Ryan is faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: he must choose between his love for the game and his sense of integrity.
Review(s):
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books), IRA/CBC Young Adults’ Choice, Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award, Texas Lone Star Reading List
ISBN: 9780544541153
Author(s): Carl Deuker
In his senior year of high school, late bloomer Ryan Ward has just begun to feel the magic of baseball—the thrill of catching a wicked slider, of throwing a runner out, of training hard and playing hard. His friend Josh, the star of the team, has helped Ryan push his limits. But when Josh clearly pushes the limits too far, Ryan is faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: he must choose between his love for the game and his sense of integrity.
Review(s):
"Deuker, adept at capturing the thrills during the game, proves talented at dramatizing Ryan's torment in the face of his friend's deeds; the depiction of a boy coming into his own is resonant and inspiring." Kirkus Reviews
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books), IRA/CBC Young Adults’ Choice, Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award, Texas Lone Star Reading List
ISBN: 9780544541153