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PRAISE FOR PAINTING THE BLACK


"An excellent sports story, with a lot more to it than just the game of baseball."--VOYA

"An exciting and moving novel. . . resonant and inspiring."--Kirkus Review

* "It ain't pretty, but it's real."--Bulliten, starred review

"A well-crafted sports novel that delivers."--School Library Journal

"The well-written sports scenes will draw readers, but it is Ryan's moral courage that will linger when the reading is done."--Booklist

An ALA Best book for the Young Adults

A New York City Library Book for the Teen Age

A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Winner

READER REVIEW


"I have only read one of your amazing books, however, I hope to read more. The awesome book I read was 'Painting the Black.' This excited me because I am super crazy about baseball. 'Painting the Black' is so great I looked forward to reading time in school."--Jeremy, California

Links to bookstores and reviews

Amazon.com
University of Washington Bookstore.
All for Kids Books
Barnes & Noble
Secret Garden Bookstore, Seattle.
Richie's Picks--a review of Gym Candy
Teens Read Too
(review of Gym Candy)


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PAINTING THE BLACK

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AMAZON.COM READER RATING: 4.5 STARS

SUMMARY


In his senior year of high school, late-bloomer Ryan Ward has just begun to feel the magic of baseball: the magic of catching a wicked slider, of throwing a runner out, of training hard and pushing his limits. But when one of his teammates clearly pushes the limits too far, Ryan is faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: He must choose between his love for the game and his integrity.

EXCERPT


"Who did it Ryan?"
"I told you. I don't know."
"No idea at all."
"None," I said.
He ran his fingertips over his lips. "You did a good thing, Ryan, saving that grl. A very good thing. Don't undo it by lying. The police have been called. A detective will be talking to you. Think about what you're going to say. This wasn't somebody's homework that got copied. This was a criminal assault."

For more information on any novel, click BELOW.

Short Stories
Short Stories by Carl Deuker
Thriller/Mystery
Runner
Chance knows what he's doing is risky, but it's only for a short time. Nothing can really go wrong . . . or can it?
Young Adult Fiction
High Heat
A dramatic and acurate portrayl of the game of baseball and life.
Painting the Black
For Ryan giving up baseball now would mean getting off the most exciting ride of his life.
Heart of a Champion
Baseball, the loss of a parent, the temptations, of adolescence.
On the Devil's Court
Joe Faust is ashamed of only two things. First, that he goes to a private school. Second, that he sold his soul to the devil.
Young Adult Fiction -- Winner of the 1993 Golden Sower Award.
Night Hoops
A life on the brink. . . A basketball season to remember.

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