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Shutout
By Halpin, Brendan
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2010
Gr 7-9 Best friends Amanda and Lena have always been an unstoppable pair on the soccer field. Although ninth graders rarely make the varsity team, they are hopeful. But a recent growth spurt has caused Amanda to develop Sever's disease, a temporary disorder that causes significant heel pain and that has affected her game. It's still an unexpected blow, though, when Lena makes the cut and she has been relegated to JV. As much as the two girls try to pretend that their f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Fourteen-year-old Amanda has Sever’s disease--a condition (non-life-threatening but annoying nevertheless) where bones grow faster than musc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Amanda’s blended family is involved in her life in a refreshing and realistic way. Effectively contrasts the coaching styles of “scary, crusty” Ms. Keezer and the tough but understa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
