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It's the worst sound I've ever heard in all my years of umping. Oh, I've heard plenty of pitches hit a helmet. But this . . . this fastball, up and in. This one hit bone, right in the face. Not even a scream or grunt from the kid. He went down like he was shot. Luke has everything under control, except the pitch. It's the last inning of a high school baseball game between arch-rivals Oak Grove and Compton. Centre fielder Luke "Wizard" Wallace steps up to the plate--and is hit by a beanball, a wild pitch that shatters his skull, destroys the vision in his left eye, and changes his life forever. In this riveting novel, the events surrounding this pivotal moment are recounted through free-verse monologues by 28 different voices, including those of Luke and his Oak Grove teammates; the pitcher, Kyle Dawkins, and other Compton players; the two coaches; Luke's family members and teachers; and Sarah Edgerton, a new classmate who seems more affected by Luke's injury than his girlfriend is. With its unusual format, gripping subject matter, and economy of language, Beanball is a thought-provoking, fast-paced read. AUTHOR: Gene Fehler is a widely-published and anthologized poet whose work has appeared in children's books, poetry collections, and college textbooks. He is also the author of five books, including two adult nonfiction titles about baseball's golden age. REVIEWS: The story is well paced, quite satisfying, and will appeal to the reluctant reader. VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) In his debut novel, Fehler succeeds at every level. Kirkus Reviews Poet and baseball enthusiast Fehler should attract a crowd with his first YA novel, narrated by 28 narrators in free-verse monlogues. . . . Fehler does an excellent job in pacing his shifts of perspective, and the central story, of Luke's friendships and eventual recovery, comes through with drama and clarity. Publishers Weekly The short, terse narrative will attract reluctant readers, and Luke's nightmarish ordeal will keep them turning the pages. Booklist, ALA GRADES 7+ AGES 12+

About the Author :
Gene Fehler was a widely published and anthologized poet whose work appeared in books, poetry collections, and textbooks. Visit his website at www.genefehler.com to learn more about his work.


Review :
The story is well paced, quite satisfying, and will appeal to the reluctant reader.
VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

In his debut novel, Fehler succeeds at every level.
Kirkus Reviews

Poet and baseball enthusiast Fehler should attract a crowd with his first YA novel, narrated by 28 narrators in free-verse monlogues. . . . Fehler does an excellent job in pacing his shifts of perspective, and the central story, of Luke's friendships and eventual recovery, comes through with drama and clarity.
Publishers Weekly

The short, terse narrative will attract reluctant readers, and Luke's nightmarish ordeal will keep them turning the pages.
Booklist, ALA


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780547550015
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
  • Publisher Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 144
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0547550014
  • Publisher Date: 07 Mar 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 127 mm


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