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345 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper |
September, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-208956-4$16.99
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Harrison's mother died an addict and his foster father is abusive. Then he's rescued by a caseworker and placed in a new family. Harrison finds his calling on the football field, but his glory is cut short when he must battle cancer, his toughest obstacle yet. This book offers Green's signature sports action as well as a thoughtful outlook on illness and recovery.