The Kid from Courage (Dream Series, 8) - Softcover

Berman, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097089922X ISBN 13: 9780970899224

Publisher: Scobre Educational, 2003

Synopsis

When fifteen-year-old Bryan Berry, a promising junior tennis player, begins to train with Henry Johnson, people at the local club laugh and dismiss the partnership as a crazy idea. After all, Henry is nothing more than an old, washed-up, former teaching pro...isn't he? As it turns out, Bryan's new coach becomes a cherished friend and mentor who serves up memorable lessons about life as well as tennis. Come along on Bryan's amazing journey and find out what happens when The Kid from Courage competes against the best juniors in America at the Super National Championships.

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From the Publisher

Author Ron Berman has written a tennis book for the ages. This entertaining story about Bryan's uphill battle to make it in junior tennis is filled with exciting tennis action and realistic tournament competition. Off the court, Bryan struggles to deal with a custody battle between his divorced parents, the scrutiny of the local tennis community, and many other obstacles. The reader will join Bryan on his emotional roller coaster ride, and root for him when plays the biggest match of his life.

About the Author

Ron Berman, author of 16 Young Adult books, honed his tennis skills on the hardcourts of Los Angeles, California, where he was born and raised. After playing in the juniors, he went on to compete at a varsity level in both high school and college. He also served as a teaching pro for a number of years. In THE KID FROM COURAGE, Ron showcases his familiarity with the world of junior tennis while demonstrating a knack for creating memorable characters and engaging storylines. Drawing on personal experiences, he has fused his lifelong love of the game with an inspiring story that encourages personal as well as physical growth on and off the tennis court. Similarly, his FUTURE STARS OF AMERICA series strives to entertain young sports fans while communicating positive messages about friendship, determination, and the rewards that come with hard work. Ron currently resides in Redondo Beach, CA. In addition to writing about sports, he has drawn praise for his nonfiction career books, which feature remarkable young people who emphasize education as the key to a successful future. Ron's latest offering is: ON THE HARDWOOD: LOS ANGELES LAKERS. Down the road, look for his Young Adult novel, The Perfect Wave, which is set for a 2015 release.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scobre Educational
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 097089922X
• ISBN 13: 9780970899224
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160