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Halpin, Brendan

Shutout

184 pp. | Farrar | August, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-374-36899-9 $16.99
(3) YA Fourteen-year-old Amanda has Sever’s disease--a condition (non-life-threatening but annoying nevertheless) where bones grow faster than muscles. This fact contributes to Amanda only being JV goalie and "the Tallest Girl in the Class" while her "pretty and smart" friend Lena makes varsity soccer. The novel realistically presents the challenges of one girl’s freshman year; it's an engaging portrayal of a complicated time.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

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