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2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses, Firecracker Awards, Graphic Novel As the summer of 1998 nears, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa are racing each other to break the home-run record, Bill Clinton is being questioned about a certain Monica Lewinsky, Semisonic's "Closing Time" is top of the charts, and Carl Carter is leading the Elizabeth Monarchs of rural Vermont to the state championship his senior year. The world is Carl's oyster: a full scholarship to the University of Maine awaits, going pro after college isn't out of the question, and he's so good he can do whatever he wants--until, that is, he makes one very arrogant mistake. Acclaimed graphic novelist Jesse Lonergan offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the fleeting highs of success in this engrossing book.
All Star - Paperback
$13.99 USD
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$13.99 USD
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by Jesse Lonergan (Author)
Winner of:
2015 ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses, Firecracker Awards, Graphic Novel As the summer of 1998 nears, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa are racing each other to break the home-run record, Bill Clinton is being questioned about a certain Monica Lewinsky, Semisonic's "Closing Time" is top of the charts, and Carl Carter is leading the Elizabeth Monarchs of rural Vermont to the state championship his senior year. The world is Carl's oyster: a full scholarship to the University of Maine awaits, going pro after college isn't out of the question, and he's so good he can do whatever he wants--until, that is, he makes one very arrogant mistake. Acclaimed graphic novelist Jesse Lonergan offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the fleeting highs of success in this engrossing book.
Author Biography
Jesse Lonergan is the author of the graphic novels Flower & Fade, which chronicles a relationship gone wrong, and Joe & Azat, based on his tour with the Peace Corps in Turkmenistan. An ESL teacher, he lives in the Boston area.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2014