Books with author Bruce Brooks

Recipient of a 1993 Newbery Honor, this novel is an achingly beautiful, powerfully rendered journey through childhood that is not to be missed, now available in a new edition with a striking new cover.From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points. -- Pointer Review/Kirkus ReviewsCombines fast, exciting action with an astonishing ending that proves the power of the individual imagination. -- Starred Review/ALA BooklistAsa--possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength--survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at four revealing turning points. --K. Told with controlled imagery, insightful illumination of motive and the needs of his characters, Brooks has proven himself once again a master of language. --BL. 1993 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1993 (ALA)1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)1993 Teachers' Choices (IRA)1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)

<P>Whiz loves playing baseball, but his team, the Breadhurst Newts, just isn't up to snuff. Something has to change, especially after they lose a game to the Mudcats, the worst team around. That's when Whiz gets an idea. It's far-fetched, its wild -- but it just might get the team what it needs. Why not create a character in the dark, dusty print shop where he works after school?</P><P>Letter by letter, Whiz drops the metal type into place, then inks the press, lays down the parchment, and rolls the press.</P><P>The next day Whiz heads for practice early, before anyone else is there -- yet he senses he is not alone....</P><P>Children's Pick of the List 2000 (ABA)</P>