A Reason To Try

Joined : 25 Jan 2008 Posts : 3

Coming from a troubled home and a problematic childhood, Brian Coulombe was the last person anyone thought would achieve anything at Cavalcade High School back in 1981. After a near-death experience jolts him back to reality and he discovers his affections for one of his female teammates, he finds within himself a desire to strive higher and work harder. Beginning as a sophomore and all the way through his senior year, Brian learns how to do the most difficult event in Track and Field: the pole-vault. In his efforts to reach his goals, he learns that working inside the rules is what allows him to soar. But when his dream girl finally tells him "no," he slips back outside the rules and must work to rebuild his world. With the help of his friends and his desire to become the best, he learns that there is always a reason to try.

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My novel seems to be doing better over in Great Britain and down in Australia than it is here in the U.S. Oh, well. As long as it is selling somewhere, I'm happy.
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A Reason To Try
ISBN: 1424194369

Subject: Re: A Reason To Try Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:17 am

Sounds like a great YA novel. Maybe the enthusiasm will spread across the seas!
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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Subject: Re: A Reason To Try Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:11 pm

Looks like a great read - isn't it weird how things can do better farther away than at home. I wonder why that is, and what is making it compelling elsewhere that you might be able to implement closer to home. Hmm scratch

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Pam Robertson

http://andthebandplayedonmylawn.blogspot.com