2012-12-27
wow
this book is such a great reading and will really make you great full for whatever family you have
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Ben Wolf has big things planned for his senior year. Had big things planned. Now what he has is some very bad news and only one year left to make his mark on the world.
How can a pint-sized, smart-ass seventeen-year-old do anything significant in the nowheresville of Trout, Idaho?
First, Ben makes sure that no one else knows what is going on—not his superstar quarterback brother, Cody, not his parents, not his coach, no one. Next, he decides to become the best 127-pound football player Trout High has ever seen; to give his close-minded civics teacher a daily migraine; and to help the local drunk clean up his act.
And then there's Dallas Suzuki. Amazingly perfect, fascinating Dallas Suzuki, who may or may not give Ben the time of day. Really, she's first on the list.
Living with a secret isn't easy, though, and Ben's resolve begins to crumble . . . especially when he realizes that he isn't the only person in Trout with secrets.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (109 Ratings)
Apple Books: Customer Reviews
2012-10-30
Amazing
Amazingly awesome
2012-10-08
Eye
Opener
2011-08-24
Deadline
What a surprise! I purchased this because it was on a deep discount rack, thinking if I decided I didn't like it, no biggie. Chris has a very natural way of storytelling. Add to that the deep, spiritual sub-text, and you get an awesome surprise that is not only an enjoyable read, but a thoughtful & insightful look at the universe, God & what is next. And all this in a way that never feels preachy or judgmental. I will definitely be taking a closer look at his other titles for a future read. Thanks Chris. And someone needs to be making an awesome independent film version of this story of hope and truth.
2011-07-17
Amazing
This was one of the best I have read in ages..I had not left reviews for any of the many I have read before but felt compelled to do so upon finishing this a few minutes ago. Quite simply put, this is an amazing book.
2011-07-15
Amazingness!
This has to be one of the best books ive read. I recomend this book and other books written by Chris Crutcher to anybody and everybody!
2011-07-15
Great book
Simply put, this is a great book
2011-04-05
Awesome!
Very few books make you laugh out loud and cry like a baby, and I believe any book that can incite those emotions is a great book!! This is the first Chris Crutcher book I've read, and I am an instant fan!! I've recommended this book to everyone I know!
2010-11-30
Smart
This book is written perfectly from a teenagers point of view. It shows all the confusion and emotion and trials one might face. For me it was uplifting and touching; reminded me how thankful I am. As before mentioned, the novel has a smart-butted teenager mouth to it, but the language isn't too bad. Not a children's book I might add. All in all, an excellent read.
2010-09-27
Gets you thinking
This is an awesome book. For one, weather you are dying or not,it deals with a teenagers life. It adds a new spin on life,and I won't look at death the same again. It is a story of teenage hardships in school and other relationships. It does have a fair amount of language, my reason for 4 stars. Overall an awesome book