The Hand You're Dealt - Rilegato

Volponi, Paul

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ISBN 10: 141693989X ISBN 13: 9781416939894

Casa editrice: Atheneum, 2008

Riassunto

After his father dies and his spot as the best poker player in town is taken over by Abbot, Huck Porter is determined to win it back as a show of respect for the man he loved, but as the lies and the bluffs become greater, Huck begins to wonder if he will even be able to recognize himself when the game is over.

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L'autore:

Paul Volponi is a writer, journalist, and teacher living in New York City. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated adolescents on Rikers Island to read and write, forming the basis of his first young adult novel, Black and White, winner of the 2006 IRA Young Adult Book Award, an ALA Best Book Young Adult, and Quick Pick Award winner. His other young adult novels include, Rooftop (also a BBYA and Quick Pick winner), and Rucker Park Setup. Mr. Volponi holds an MA in American Literature from the City College of New York and a BA in English from Baruch.   You can visit him online at www.paulvolponibooks.com.

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• Editore: Atheneum
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 141693989X
• ISBN 13: 9781416939894
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 168