Shane’s Game
Shane’s Game by James Hennessy, published by iUniverse in June 2003, is a 188-page work written in English. The story follows James Kelly, a natural athlete passionate about Little League baseball, and his new friend Shane, who has a love for animals and the ocean but struggles with social acceptance. Together, they navigate the challenges of friendship, character, and peer dynamics, ultimately learning valuable lessons about courage and resilience.
As the narrative unfolds, tragedy strikes, prompting James to make a promise to Shane that tests his athletic abilities and inner strength. The book explores themes of social acceptance and personal growth, highlighting the bond between the two boys as they confront their fears and face life’s challenges. Inspired by actual events, Shane’s Game captures the essence of youth sports and the profound impact of friendship, culminating in a championship game that emphasizes the importance of loyalty and perseverance.
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James Kelly is a natural athlete who lives to play Little League baseball. His new friend Shane loves animals and the ocean, but is not a “cool” kid, and doesn’t fit into James’ social group. Together, the two boys learn about the importance of character, the difficulties of peer acceptance and confronting their innermost fears.
When tragedy strikes, James makes a promise to his friend Shane — a promise that takes all of his skills as a player and strength he never knew he possessed. Along the way, James finds the lessons he learned from his friend help in his efforts to deliver on his promise, and to get on with his life in the face of a tragic loss. Inspired by actual events, the story captures a young boy’s love of the national pastime and the enduring power of friendship in an unforgettable championship game with an electrifying outcome.
His new friend Shane loves animals and the ocean, but is not a “cool” kid, and doesn’t fit into James’ social group. Together, the two boys learn about the importance of character, the difficulties of peer acceptance and confronting their innermost fears.
When tragedy strikes, James makes a promise to his friend Shane – a promise that takes all of his skills as a player and strength he never knew he possessed. Along the way, James finds the lessons he learned from his friend help in his efforts to deliver on his promise, and to get on with his life in the face of a tragic loss. Inspired by actual events, the story captures a young boy’s love of the national pastime and the enduring power of friendship in an unforgettable championship game with an electrifying outcome.
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