Gym Candy
$26.65
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2008
Summary
Gym Candy: Chasing the Edge
“Look, Mick,” he said, “you’re going to find out from somebody in the gym, so you might as well find out from me. Those supplements you’re taking? They might get you a little bigger, but just a little. If you’re after serious results, there’s other stuff that produces better results much faster, stuff that a lot of guys in the gym use.”
“What other stuff?”
“You know what I’m talking about—gym candy.”
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780547076317 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0547076312 |
| Author: | Carl Deuker |
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company |
| Imprint: | Harcourt Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2008 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Deuker skillfully complements a sobering message with plenty of exciting on-field action…[A] solid addition to the sports fiction shelf.”–Booklist, 9/1/07 Booklist, ALA
“Deuker continues his run as premier author of provocative YA sports novels…[kick] off the football season with this riveting title…” The Bulletin 9⁄2007
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Deuker…knows his stuff…This is a solid sports tale with a valuable message.”–KLIATT September 2007 KLIATT
”[A] great addition to both school and public libraries and an eye-opening recommendation to all budding athletes.“–VOYA October 2007 VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)
“Deuker realistically portrays the paranoia, acne, and emotional roller-coaster…of steroid use.” SLJ 10⁄2007 School Library Journal –
About The Author
Carl Deuker
Carl Deuker is the author of many sports novels, including On the Devil’s Court, Heart of a Champion, and Painting the Black, all of which were selected as ALA Best Books for Young Adults. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
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