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4-6New Wave series.
Each laudatory profile traces a gifted child-athlete's rise to top-notch sports star. Most chapters are devoted to play-by-play descriptions of crucial games, which will satisfy many fans, but readers interested in a glimpse of the athletes' lives off the field will have to look elsewhere. Statistics and quotes from coaches and teammates are sprinkled throughout each book. Black-and-white and color photos are included. Ind.