Discount prices on books by carl deuker, including titles like gutless. Carl deuker when sophomore shane hunters father is arrested for money laundering at his lexus dealership, the star pitchers life. History our team contests faq press center careers. Mar 21, 2003 high heat ebook written by carl deuker. Published by hmh books for young readers 2003 isbn 10. Married and the father of marian, carl currently teaches in the northshore school district outside of seattle. Carl deuker is the author of such highly regarded sports novels as on the. Carl deuker is the popular, critically acclaimed author of payback time, gym candy a texas lone star title, and runner a booklist top 10 sports book. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book high heat by carl deuker was a great read. The website maintained by carl deuker, awardwinning young adult sports novelist. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gym candy. What is the setting of the book high heat by carl deuker.
During one of shanes games his dad gets arrested while the game was going on. Payback time carl deuker paperback books online raru. Title high heat authorcarl deuker genre sports fiction,fiction plot overview the main character shane hunter goes to one of the best schools in seattle, which is really expensive for his parents who are pretty rich. Carl deuker is a premier author of psychological sports fiction for young adults. Sep 20, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of carl deuker books online. Night hoops by carl deuker and a great selection of related books. High heat library binding march 15, 2005 by carl deuker author visit amazons carl deuker page. Suddenly and without warning his life of privilege is turned upside down. Paperback from bmi online, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing. The young boys name is shane who is a relief pitcher for his private school. Carl shows the life of a troubled family through three main characters. See all books authored by carl deuker, including gym candy, and heart of a champion, and more on thriftbooks. Oct 18, 2015 high heat by carl deuker in chm, epub, txt download e book. He is the author of on the devils court, heart of a champion, night hoops, painting the black, high heat, runner, gym candy, payback time, swagger, and gutless 92016.
In deukers first book, on the devils court, joe faust, a high school student with a. Yabc is your first stop for all things bookrelated. However, because his mother left home and his father is an alcoholic, chance now runs drugs and other contraband to bring money into the house. Ya book of the year tennessee, pennsylvania, nebraska. Carl deukers novel runner is the story of chance taylor, a high school senior who could have been a terrific athlete. Narrator shane hunter is the closer for his high school baseball teamthe treasured pitcher whose job is to take.
Mar 21, 2003 carl deuker an author i did not know about before reading this book, high heat is a very talented author. Named book of the year in south carolina and one of the 100 best young adult novels of the last ten years. Carl deuker s novel runner is the story of chance taylor, a high school senior who could have been a terrific athlete. Shortlisted for eliot rosewater indiana high school book award 2006 shortlisted for grand canyon reader award teen 2008 shortlisted for volunteer state book awards young adult 2006.
Deuker avoids easy answers in the books ambiguous but truthful conclusion. His popular titles include gym candy, payback time, runner, and high heat. High heat is a young adult novel by carl deuker published in 2003. I was too small for football, a little too chicken to hang in there against the best fastballs. Shane and his friends greg, and cody are playing their first baseball game of the year. Through the eyes of a distinctly nonathletic protagonist a fat high school journalist named mitch veteran sports novelist deuker reveals the surprising truth behind a mysterious football player named angel. That doesnt mean the book was stupid, it means that the time when it spoke to the reader is past. Mar 15, 2005 carl deuker is described as a rising young star in psychological sports fiction by jim trelease in the readaloud handbook. He really puts you in their shoes the characters are, shane, marian, and their mom. Carl deuker is described as a rising young star in psychological sports fiction by jim trelease in the readaloud handbook. Click to hear a section of golden arm read aloud by the author. I was too small for football, a little too chicken to hang in there against the best. Carl deuker books list of books by author carl deuker.
Carl deukers official website young adult novels by. Carl deuker was raised in redwood city, california, the son of jack deuker and marie milligan deuker. Nonsports fans may find too many game descriptions to hold their interest, but devotees will be rewarded with a story that delivers baseball action along with a rich psychological portrait, told through a compelling firstperson narration. The story opens with the first baseball game of the. Have a question or a comment about one of my books. Theres something incredible about putting a helmet on just before a game. Carl deuker an author i did not know about before reading this book, high heat is a very talented author. Click to hear a short selection from swagger read aloud by carl deuker short 4. Carl deukers official website young adult novels by carl deuker.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. He lives with his wife and daughter in seattle, washington. As a young boy, he spent many hours in the creek behind his house and in the wooded area west of his house. In a baseball game, the score changes several times, and the author explores the role of sports in helping people feel a sense of control over their lives. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His characters are high school athletes with differing abilities, ambitions, and psychological baggage, but their stories all unfold within the sports that they choose to play. Sep 22, 2008 gym candy ebook written by carl deuker. Night hoops by carl deuker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Carl deukers official website young adult novels by carl. He describes his younger self as a classic secondstringer. Asked in books and literature what is the climax of the book runners by. Title high heat author carl deuker genre sports fiction,fiction plot overview the main character shane hunter goes to one of the best schools in seattle, which is really expensive for his parents who are pretty rich.
Mar 21, 2003 high heat hardcover march 21, 2003 by carl deuker author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read high heat. Highheat by carl deuker is a story about a young and talented boy named shane shane is going to a privet school and is on a. Deuker uses baseball to track his main characters character arc. He is the author of three sports novels, on the devils court, heart of a champion, and painting the black, all of which were selected as ala best books for young adults. Shane is the star pitcher for his high school baseball team, he cant seem to lose.
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