On the Devil's Court
Carl Deuker
(Author)
Description
In this coming of age sports novel, Joe learns the power of belief and that the only goals worth attaining are the ones that you earn -- on your own.
Product Details
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | September 01, 2008 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316067270 |
| Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.6 X 0.6 inches | 0.4 pounds |
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Reviews
An ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
An ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers
A South Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year
* "A clever blend of family conflict, superstition, and exciting sports action. Adolescent readers will empathize with the mind games that Joe plays as he struggles for self-identity and independence; teachers will delight in the literary references and analogies; and librarians will praise this fine addition to sports fiction." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Deuker skillfully blends gritty basketball action with well-rounded characters to create a vivid contemporary morality tale." - Publishers Weekly
"A rites-of-passage portrait with an unusual twist." - Booklist
"A rare sports novel with complex plot and characterizations as well as gripping game play." - TheBulletin for the Center for Children's Books
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