One Last Shot

von John David Anderson

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 8 bis 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The beloved author ofMs. Bixby’s Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous andheartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf.For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt likehe was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds witheach other, with Malcolm caught in between. And especially not for his dad,whose competitive drive and love for sports Malcolm has never shared. That is, until Malcolm discovers miniature golf, the onesport he actually enjoys. Maybe it’s the way in which every hole is a puzzle tobe solved. Or the whimsy of the windmills and waterfalls that decorate thecourse. Or maybe it’s the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason,something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, it’s a sporthis dad can’t possibly obsess over.Or so Malcolm thinks.Soon he is signed up for lessons and entered in tournaments.And yet, even as he becomes a better golfer and finds unexpected friends at thelocal course, be wonders if he might not always be a disappointment. But as thefinal match of the year draws closer, the tension between Malcolm’s parentsreaches a breaking point, and it’s up to him to put the puzzle of his familyback together again.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Geschichten über (Freundschafts-)Beziehungen und Beziehungsdynamiken (keine Liebesgeschichten) Freundschaftsgeschichten
• ISBN: 9780062643933
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.07.2021
• Größe: 193 x 130 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 8 bis 12 Jahre