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Gr 6-9-John Ritter follows his critically acclaimed debut novel, Choosing Up Sides (Philomel, 1998), with Over the Wall (Philomel, 2000), a metaphorically complex treatment of the Vietnam War, emotional alienation, rage, and the catastrophic familial effects of a child's death, all of which are played out in the uniquely American crucible of a baseball field. Thirteen-year-old Tyler Waltern, leaves his mother and distant father, emotionally shattered since the accidental death of Tyler's older sister some nine years earlier, to spend the summer in New York City with his uncle, aunt, and cousins. Tyler's considerable athletic prowess on a Central Park Little League team is overshadowed by his propensity for uncontrollable temper tantrums. A firm but sympathetic coach, the attention and help from his sagacious teenage cousin Brina, and several pilgrimages to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. contribute to Tyler's revelatory growth and redemption. Narrator Johnny Heller is superb and completely natural in his seamless boyish vocal execution of Tyler while also providing a mature dimension to the adult characters. An added bonus is the concluding interview with author who discusses, among other topics, the novel's multidimensional themes and structure. Imbued with passion, absolution, and grace, this beautiful story beautifully told is destined to become one of the year's best young adult audiobooks.-Barry X. Miller, Austin Public Library,
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Ritter's novel tackles questions about the effects of personal guilt, inherited guilt, and national guilt. Thirteen-year-old Tyler, a short-fused scrapper, has suffered ten years of fallout from the guilt his father endures after running over his daughter. With the authenticity of feeling he is acclaimed for, Johnny Heller captures Tyler's anger and longing in this first-person narration. He enlivens each character, Tyler's eager cousin, Louie; fast-talking salesman, Uncle Phil; the rough but sympathetic Coach Trioli. Tyler's New York City summer, spent playing baseball in Central Park while exploring his family's history and his country's guilt at the Vietnam War, is a time of self-discovery and forgiveness. The personal interview with Ritter is fascinating, a welcome addition. Unfortunately, the photo cover of a very young boy will not attract the focus audience for this audiobook. T.B. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Over the Wall
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Recorded Books, 2002
ISBN 10: 0788745700
ISBN 13: 9780788745706
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
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Audio Book (Cassette). Condition: Good. No Jacket. An audiobook about a short tempered 13 year old who loves baseball but his anger threatens to kick him off the team and the added problems of a suffering father leave this protagonist in emotional trouble that is in need of help Cassette Former library book. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123505352
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Over the Wall
Seller: The Yard Sale Store, Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.
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Audio Book. Condition: Good. Six audio cassettes. 6 cassette tapes in the clamshell case published by Recorded Books withdrawn from the library. Some shelf wear to the box. Library markings on the cassettes. The tapes look sturdy and presentable. A RELIABLE edition! Enjoy this UNABRIDGED performance. Seller Inventory # HC1020080000038