One good punch, written by author richard wallace, is a novel based. Rich wallace is the author of losing is not an option. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Wrestling sturbridge isbn 9780679885559 pdf epub rich.
One good punch a solid firstperson voice and lively dialogue, an innovative use of not dead yet obituaries to flesh out secondary characters and a superb depiction of scranton and michaels oneness with the city. Read one good punch by rich wallace available from rakuten kobo. One good punch a solid firstperson voice and lively dialogue, an innovative use of not dead yet obituaries to flesh out secondary characters and a superb. Dedicated athlete, captain of the track team, editorial assistant obituary writer at the scranton observer, hes never been in trouble, and he doesnt associate with troublemakers. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers gift cards sell kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks one good punch and over 1. Kickers is rich wallaces latest sports series since the winning season. He had six brothers and sisters, he started writing at a earyl age. Rich wallace is the author of several books set in sturbridge, pennsylvania, including wrestling sturbridge, an ala top ten best book for young adults. February 10, 2009 a solid firstperson voice and lively dialogue, an innovative use of not dead yet obituaries to flesh out secondary characters and a superb depiction of scranton and michaels oneness with the city.
One good punch by wallace, rich laurel leaf, 2009 mass market paperback mass market paperback. This acclaimed book by rich wallace is available at in several formats for your ereader. Wrestling sturbridge, an ala top 10 best book for young adults. One good punch by rich wallace 20090210 rich wallace on. Feb 10, 2009 told in alternating points of view between brothers, rich wallaces new novel brings to life one of americas favorite pastimes in a suspenseful story about competition and family loyalty. I predict it will end up on most best teen books and quick reads lists soon. Shots on goal by rich wallace nook book ebook barnes.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. One good punch by rich wallace overdrive rakuten overdrive. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Academics did not spark his interest at first, he was more interested in sports like cross. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Rich has written a wide range of books for children and teenagers, including the popular winning season and kickers sports series. One good punch paperback tattered cover book store. The theme of drugs and selling drugs carries throughout the book.
Rich wallace books list of books by author rich wallace. Books by rich wallace author of wrestling sturbridge. The novel takes place in scranton, pennsylvania and follows the high school. Wallace books, located in the heart of portlands sellwoodwestmoreland neighborhood, is your source for new and used. One good punch by rich wallace a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Jan 01, 2007 rich wallace s one good punch tells the story of michael mike kerrigan. Rich wallace gives readers that question in the short 115page drama, one good punch. He just doesnt want to be the weak link as his bunk competes for the camp olympia trophy. Jan 02, 2008 one good punch wallace this is a bit of a departure from the younger sports series that wallace has and i cant think of the titles, of course, but it is very, very good. Rich wallace eigtheenyearold michael kerrigan, writer of obituaries for the scranton observer and captain of the track team, is ready for the most important season of his lifeuntil the police find four joints. A book report by trenton characters the characters in this story are there soccer coach, peter a.
Wallace was obsessed with sports growing up and eventually became a sports writer, so chances are he ended up being around more of those gym teacher types who taught him that the right thing isnt important if it entails tattling. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. One good punch by rich wallace 2007, hardcover for sale. Rich wallace books, biography, contact information. S more of a novella than a novel, this quick read tells of a pivotal time in the life of a high school senior. One good punch by wallace, rich laurel leaf, 2009 mass market paperback mass market paperback wallace on.
Rich wallaces one good punch tells the story of michael mike kerrigan. One good punch written by rich wallace ebook ask anybody around east scranton high school. This is the most important track season of his life and hes ready. One good punch by rich wallace nook book ebook barnes. One night last weekboth within twenty minutesi wrote. Random house childrens books, nov, 2007 young adult fiction 128 pages. Here is a list of alas notable books for young adults from 20082010. The story illustrates the impact that just one poor choice can have on a young persons future. Awardwinning new england authors rich wallace and sandra neil wallace offer entertaining and informative presentations for elementary and middleschool school children. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Recommended for readers who want something short and to the point or areinarushtodoabookreport. Rich wallace is the author of several books for young adults, including one good punch, an ala best book for young adults. To everyone around him, michael kerrigan is almost too good to be true.
Rich wallace eighteenyearold michael kerrigan, writer of obituaries for the scranton observer and captain of the track team, is ready for the most important season of his lifeuntil the police find four joints. This book will appeal to anyone who needs to learn more about drug. Few books deal with this quandary eloquently, and one good punch certainly isnt one of them. Thing is, hes more of a storyteller than a truthteller, and before long the rest of the team isnt sure that they like what eddie is writing about them. One good punch wallace this is a bit of a departure from the younger sports series that wallace has and i cant think of the titles, of course, but it is very, very good. Mike is an incredible athlete for track and field, with a perfect academic record, the motivation to succeed in life, and one successful track season short of a scholarship to a school of his choice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading one good punch. Rich wallace was born on january 29, 1957, in hackensack, new jersey. Eigtheenyearold michael kerrigan, writer of obituaries for the scranton observer and captain of the track team, is ready for the. An ambitious crosscountry and track runner, he is hoping to use his talent as a stepping stone to a decent college. Jul 28, 2009 rich wallace gives readers that question in the short 115page drama, one good punch. One good punch by rich wallace, 128 pp, realistic, sports, issues gr amazon down and out in the magic kingdom by cory doctorow, 208 pp, science fiction, cyberpunk. One good punch, written by author richard wallace, is a novel based on how friendships are strained because of drugs. One good punch, by rich wallace ask anybody around east scranton high school.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rich wallace books, author biography, and reading level. Rich wallace is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. The team is off to a rough start, but finally begins to win some games. He lives with his wife and teenage sons in honesdale, pennsylvania. See all books authored by rich wallace, including wrestling sturbridge, and restless, and more on.
One good punch, an alayalsa best book for young adults. Eddie ventura is the first baseman for the hudson city hornets seventhgrade baseball team. High school, honesty, one good punch, rich wallace. Riley knows hes no good at strength and accuracy games like basketball and softball. He just turned eleven in april, but most kids here are twelve, and a few are even thirteenand gigantic. When youve faced that moment and given everything you have, you let yourself realize that.
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