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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780375813528
ISBN number: 0375813527
Label: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 128
Printing Date: October 09, 2007
Publishing house: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age index: Young Adult
Release Date: October 09, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 176186
Studio: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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ASK ANYBODY AROUND East Scranton High School: Michael Kerrigan is almost too good to be true. Dedicated athlete, captain of the track team, editorial assistant (obituary writer) at the Scranton Observer, he's never been in trouble, and he doesn't associate with troublemakers. This is the most important track season of his life - and he's ready.
That is, until the police find four joints in his locker. Soon Mike's seemingly perfect world is threatened, and with pressure coming from his parents, his childhood best friend, and his sort-of girlfriend, Mike is faced with a choice - a choice that will determine the kind of athlete, friend, and man he becomes.
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It was a fast paced book, an easy read, and hard to put down after I very first started reading it. I could relate to the main character which made the book make more sense to me. I would recommend teens read this book because it makes you think about life and how one bad decision can mess up your life.
Michael is a track star on his way to earning a full college scholarship for running. He asks his buddy for some joints, and in turn the friend places them in his school locker without telling Michael. In a canine drug sweep the police discover the stash. As a result Michael wrestles with the dilemma of whether or not to rat out his best friend or take the fall himself alone which would ruin his college chances. My one complaint was the quickly written predictable ending which left me unsatisfied.
Despite this one drawback, I still thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the book and would highly recommend it to other teenagers looking for a thought-provoking read.
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Michael is a dedicated athlete, captain of the track team, and has never been in trouble - until the police find four joints in his locker in Rich Wallace's ONE GOOD PUNCH. The choices he will make subsequent will affect his career and his future in a story of would-be champion struggling to find his winning way in the world. Teens at the middle school level in particular will find it engrossing.
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ONE GOOD PUNCH is a sure-fire winner for any teen. Just short of 120 pages, it is a fast-paced, page-turner with suspense and humor. I predict it will end up on most Best Teen Books and Quick Reads lists soon.
Michael is a senior. An ambitious cross-country and track runner, he is hoping to use his talent as a stepping stone to a decent college. His part-time job at the Scranton Observer writing obituaries is giving him valuable experience as he dreams of someday writing novels.
Trusted by his parents, Michael leads the life of a typical 18-year-old. When not working or running, he spends most of his time with his best friend, Shelly. Mostly they hang out and talk or take in a movie at the Cultural Center downtown. Lately things have moved a bit more in the romantic direction, which Michael feels is a bit weird, but at the same time, it feels sort of right.
Life changes overnight for Michael when four joints are discovered in his locker during a routine drug sweep of the high school. Put there by his friend, Joey, they represent the possible end to Michael's future dreams. He did ask Joey to get him a couple of joints, but he never dreamed the kid would be stupid enough to put them in his locker.
Michael gets advice from just about everyone he knows that he should rat out Joey as his supplier. Even school officials suggest things would go easier for him if he tells. Torn between giving up his future plans and staying loyal to a longtime friend, Michael's world is turned upside-down.
Reviewed Author name: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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