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One-Handed Catch

by Mary Jane Auch

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ISBN13: 9780805079005
ISBN10: 0805079009
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“Dad had asked me to give him a hand, and thats exactly what I was doing. I was fast becoming part of the fourteen-cent chopped meat special—which, Im told, was not a big seller for the rest of the day.”

What would it be like to go through life with only one hand? Thats exactly what eleven-year-old Norm finds out when he loses his left hand in an accident at his familys store. Its 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. And what about his dreams of becoming an artist? Norm cant even figure out how to tie his shoes anymore. How will he ever learn how to pitch or catch or swing a bat with no left hand? Its up to Norm to find the strength to get beyond this roadblock and move on with his life.

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Theres no way a little thing like losing his hand will keep Norm from trying out for baseball.

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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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About the Author

MJ Auch is the award-winning author of Wing Nut and Ashes of Roses. She lives in Ontario, New York.
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i loved this book!
i couldn't put it down.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780805079005
Publisher:
Square Fish
Subject:
Family life
Author:
Auch, M. J.
Author:
Auch, Mary Jane
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - Baseball
Subject:
Self-reliance
Subject:
Situations / Special Needs
Subject:
Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Subject:
Social Issues - Physical & Emotional Abuse
Subject:
Social Issues - Special Needs
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Family life - New York (State)
Subject:
People with disabilities
Subject:
Boys / Men
Subject:
Historical - United States - 20th Century
Subject:
Sports
Subject:
Recreation/Baseball
Subject:
Softball
Subject:
Social Issues/Physical
Subject:
Emotional Abuse (see also Social Issues/Sexual Abuse)
Subject:
Baseball
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball
Subject:
Social Issues/Physical & Emotional Abuse (see also Social Issues/Sexual Abuse)
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction-Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
20090303
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 5 to 9
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.84x5.58x.89 in. .90 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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Theres no way a little thing like losing his hand will keep Norm from trying out for baseball.
"Synopsis" by ,
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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