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    Penguin Young Readers | Speak
    5.49"W x 8.2"H x 0.49"D  
    On sale Jun 02, 2005 | 192 Pages | 9780142404287
    Grade 7 & Up
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    Award-winning author of Hope Was Here delivers another heartwarming tale where a young pool prodigy overcomes challenges with the help of family, friends, and a pet pig.

    “Micky’s authentic voice draws readers right into the story.”—Kirkus Reviews

    Mickey has a dream—pool. After all, pool is in Mickey Vernon’s blood. His family owns the neighborhood pool hall, and his dad was a champion nine-ball player. That’s why Mickey knows that he will win the Junior Nine-Ball Championship. All he has to do is beat Buck Pender. The problem is, Mickey’s three years younger than Buck, who could eat him for a light snack.

    Mickey knows he can’t do it alone. With ace player Joe Alvarez as his coach, and his best friend Arlen and his pet pig Mangler standing by him, can Mickey beat the odds?
    © Joan Bauer
    Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at www.joanbauer.com. View titles by Joan Bauer
    Praise for Joan Bauer

    “[Full of] fabulous and somewhat flamboyant characters, witty dialogue, and memorable scenes . . . Bauer’s best yet.”—School Library Journal, starred review for Rules of the Road

    “An eloquent story of ordinary heroes.”—Kirkus Reviews for Stand Tall

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    Award-winning author of Hope Was Here delivers another heartwarming tale where a young pool prodigy overcomes challenges with the help of family, friends, and a pet pig.

    “Micky’s authentic voice draws readers right into the story.”—Kirkus Reviews

    Mickey has a dream—pool. After all, pool is in Mickey Vernon’s blood. His family owns the neighborhood pool hall, and his dad was a champion nine-ball player. That’s why Mickey knows that he will win the Junior Nine-Ball Championship. All he has to do is beat Buck Pender. The problem is, Mickey’s three years younger than Buck, who could eat him for a light snack.

    Mickey knows he can’t do it alone. With ace player Joe Alvarez as his coach, and his best friend Arlen and his pet pig Mangler standing by him, can Mickey beat the odds?

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    © Joan Bauer
    Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at www.joanbauer.com. View titles by Joan Bauer

    Praise

    Praise for Joan Bauer

    “[Full of] fabulous and somewhat flamboyant characters, witty dialogue, and memorable scenes . . . Bauer’s best yet.”—School Library Journal, starred review for Rules of the Road

    “An eloquent story of ordinary heroes.”—Kirkus Reviews for Stand Tall

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