The Kid from Courage (Av2 Audio Chapter Books) - Hardcover

Berman, Ron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1621279812 ISBN 13: 9781621279815

Publisher: Av2 by Weigl, 2013

Synopsis

My name is Bryan Berry. Two weeks ago I was an unknown tennis player, but suddenly Ive become a contender at the most famous junior tournament in the United States. Like many kids, I dream about playing a sport professionally and competing against the greatest players in the world. This book is about chasing that dream. Its about hard work, the pain of crushing defeats, and the joy of success. Its about tennis. Its about my life and how a small-town kid with a big-time dream fights his way to the top. Sitting here at Stowe Stadium, waiting for my match in the Super National Championships to begin, I can finally sit back and reflect on the unpredictable chain of events that brought me here. I guess the story starts on the day that I suffered a devastating loss to that no-good, cheating Ted Grover. Thats when an old, retired tennis coach named Henry Johnson spoke to me for the first time. And after that talk, I would never be the same Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to your AV2 Audio Chapter Book. Test your knowledge with a fun self-assessment activity. Hear the book come to life as you read along in your own book.

About this title

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: Av2 by Weigl
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1621279812
• ISBN 13: 9781621279815
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112