Golden Arm
Golden Arm by Carl Deuker, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in August 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of family, sports, and coming of age. The story follows Lazarus “Laz” Weathers, a shy boy from a Seattle trailer park who uses baseball as a means to escape his challenging circumstances. As he navigates the pressures of poverty and the allure of a better life, Laz faces a pivotal decision when he is offered a chance to pitch for a wealthier team, potentially leading to a major league career.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of brotherhood and the struggles of growing up in a difficult environment. As Laz grapples with his ambitions and the responsibilities towards his younger brother Antonio, who is becoming entangled in a dangerous drug scene, the story highlights the tension between personal dreams and familial loyalty. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in action, adventure, and social themes.
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In this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty–one strike at a time. By “a premier author of provocative YA sports novels” (The Bulletin).
Lazarus “Laz” Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn’t helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues.
But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring. Now Laz will have to choose between being the star pitcher he always dreamed of becoming and the team player his family needs.
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