Conviction
Conviction by Kelly Loy Gilbert, published by Disney-Hyperion on May 19, 2015, is a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of family and personal integrity. The story follows Braden, a talented young baseball pitcher whose life is turned upside down when his father, a prominent Christian radio host, is accused of murder. As Braden grapples with the implications of being the key witness in his father’s trial, he must confront the estrangement from his older brother and the overwhelming media attention surrounding the case.
In this edition, readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as law and crime, social values, and the pressures of sports. Braden’s journey is marked by the tension between his passion for baseball and the moral dilemmas he faces, particularly as he prepares to compete against Alex Reyes, the nephew of the police officer involved in the case. This debut novel presents a raw and honest look at the trials of adolescence, faith, and the choices that shape one’s identity, all within a narrative that resonates with the struggles of youth. With 352 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of conviction and the weight of familial loyalty.
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Winner of the Children’s Choice Book Awards’ Teen Choice Debut Author Award
Ten years ago, Braden was given a sign, a promise that his family wouldn’t fall apart the way he feared.
But Braden got it wrong: his older brother, Trey, has been estranged from the family for almost as long, and his father, the only parent Braden has ever known, has been accused of murder. The arrest of Braden’s father, a well-known Christian radio host has sparked national media attention. His fate lies in his son’s hands; Braden is the key witness in his father’s upcoming trial.
Braden has always measured himself through baseball. He is the star pitcher in his small town of Ornette, and his ninety-four mile per hour pitch already has minor league scouts buzzing in his junior year. Now the rules of the sport that has always been Braden’s saving grace are blurred in ways he never realized, and the prospect of playing against Alex Reyes, the nephew of the police officer his father is accused of killing, is haunting his every pitch.
Braden faces an impossible choice, one that will define him for the rest of his life, in this brutally honest debut novel about family, faith, and the ultimate test of conviction.
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