One-Handed Catch (Bound for Schools & Libraries)

by Mary Jane Auch (Author)

One-Handed Catch (Bound for Schools & Libraries)
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
It's July 4, 1946. World War II has ended, and life is getting back to normal. But 11-year-old Norm, who has lost his left hand in an accident, wonders whether he will ever be able to play baseball again. It's up to Norm to find the strength to get beyond this roadblock and move on with his life.
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Review quotes

"Quality writing and a protagonist who will inspire readers and convince them that handicaps are limitations only if you let them be."—"Voice of Youth Advocates"
"Kids will be fascinated with just how Norm learns to cope, and Norm won't mind a bit if they watch."—"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
"A light, humorous tale. Norm's inner voice is generally calm, and his jocular exchanges with his friend Leon provide comic relief . . . An enjoyable read on the popular theme of overcoming adversity."—"School Library Journal"
"A strong sense of purpose, leavened by generous doses of humor and post-World War II period detail, drives this story of a resilient middle-grader who demonstrates that having one hand is an opportunity rather than a handicap . . . This story offers both inspiration and useful information, deftly wrapped in an engaging narrative."—"Booklist"
"Auch handles [Norm's] emotions and those of his family and friends believably and never patronizes her characters or her readers by becoming maudlin. Moving and thought-provoking."—"Kirkus Reviews"
Mary Jane Auch
Mary Jane and Herm Auch have collaborated on more than ten picture books written by Mary Jane. Both artists used digital techniques to create the illustrations in this book. The Auchs live outside of Rochester, New York, and keep a small flock of chickens.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780606143684
Lexile Measure
710
Guided Reading Level
U
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Publication date
March 20, 2009
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV016150 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
JUV032010 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball
Library of Congress categories
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