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Heart of a Champion (Avon Camelot Books)
by Carl Deuker
from HarperTrophy

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Courtesy of Teens Read Too
  Seth Barnam's father was a golfer, and it probably would have been Seth's game, too, but his dad died when Seth was only seven. Coming to terms with his father's death was difficult for Seth, but then he met Jimmy Winter. Jimmy has lots of baseball talent, and a father that demands perfection from him. The boys become fast friends, and both sign up for Little League, even though Seth feels inadequate compared to his new friend.
  Their time together is spent practicing baseball, with Jimmy's father... more info

• A good book about baseball
  This is a book about Seth and his friend Jimmy. Seth has never played baseball before and now Jimmy has taught him to. This is a great book for all baseball players and fans.

• A great story about friendship, baseball, and growing up.
  HEART OF A CHAMPION tells a story about two very different boys, and what brings them together. Seth's father recently died, and he's feeling lost. He meets Jimmy Winter and so the story begins. Seth and Jimmy learn about life while they learn about baseball. They celebrate their victories and their failures on the field and in life. This book deals with important issues such as death, divorce, alcoholism and peer pressure. Deuker's dialogue is realistic, and you can hear the crack of the bat in his... more info

• This is a great story about baseball, growing up and friends
  HEART OF A CHAMPION tells a story about two very different boys, and what brought them together. Seth's father had recently died, and Jimmy's parents eventually split up. They help each other through friendship and baseball. The book has realistic dialogue between teenagers, and confronts issues like divorce, teen drinking, and popularity. Deuker describes the baseball scenes so well you can hear the crack of the bat. The plot moves right along, and keeps interest levels high. Even kids who don't normally... more info

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