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PB Rit
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PB Rit
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Publication
Puffin Books (2000), Edition: English Language, 176 pages
Description
In 1921 thirteen-year-old Luke finds himself torn between accepting his left-handedness or conforming to the belief of his preacher-father that such a condition is evil and must be overcome.
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Original language
English
Physical description
176 p.; 5.05 inches
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LibraryThing member parkridgeya
In 1921 thirteen-year-old Luke finds himself torn between accepting his left-handedness or conforming to the belief of his preacher-father that such a condition is evil and must be overcome. His father's religion is also vehemently against sports. Luke's resolve to follow his father's rules is
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severly tested when he is tempted to become a left handed baseball pitcher by some kids in his new town. The conflict between faher and son is very intense and violent and not for younger readers. Show Less
LibraryThing member Lukesilvera
Has an interesting touch of religion but focuses on the internal struggle of the main character. Great for those students that like baseball. Also a grate time period book.
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Pages
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