The Off Season - Brossura

Murdock, Catherine Gilbert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0618934936 ISBN 13: 9780618934935

Casa editrice: Young Readers Paperback, 2011

Riassunto

The sequel to Dairy Queen finds high school junior D.J. staggering under the weight of caring for her badly injured brother, her responsibilities on the dairy farm, a changing relationship with her best friend Amber, and her own athletic aspirations. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences."  —Booklist, ALA

"More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her."  —Horn Book

"Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire.”  —KLIATT

"D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'."  —Minn. StarTribune

"There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner."  —VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"The tragicomedy is powerful."  —Columbus Dispatch

L'autore:

Catherine Gilbert Murdock grew up avoiding all sports involving hand-eye coordination. She now lives in suburban Philadelphia with her husband, children, and several cats. Visit her webiste at www.catherinemurdock.com.

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• Editore: Young Readers Paperback
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0618934936
• ISBN 13: 9780618934935
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 302