Synopsis
Not even losing his hand can keep Norm from trying out for the baseball team What would life be like with only one hand? That's exactly what eleven-year-old Norm finds out when he loses his left hand in an accident at his family's store. It's July 4, 1946. World War II has ended, and life is getting back to normal. But for Norm, the pressing question now is whether he will ever be able to play baseball again, or be an artist. It's up to Norm to find the strength to get beyond this roadblock and move on with his life.
Set against the quickening pace of life after wartime constraints, this inspiring novel is about an optimist who overcomes his misfortune with discipline and humor--and fulfills his dreams in ways no one could have expected.
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Review
"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"
About the Author
MARY JANE AUCH is best known for her "chicken picture books," including Peeping Beauty and Bantam of the Opera. She also writes novels for young adults.
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