Checked - New SIGNED 1st Edition/1st Printing

Kadohata, Cynthia

ISBN 10: 1481446614 / ISBN 13: 9781481446617

Published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, New York, 2018

About this Item

A few tiny white spots on the inside front cover and first free endpage, a printing error, otherwise flawless brand new 1st printing SIGNED, dated "April 21, 2018" and placed "Los Angeles" by Cynthia Kadohata on the title page without inscription. Will be bubble-wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box to ensure safe delivery. "Checked glides like a puck across ice, floating from the discipline it takes to be great as an athlete, to the commitment one feels for an unwavering pet. But most importantly--Kadohata's slap shot--is the heart-swelling narrative of a father and son, a relationship I'm not sure I've ever seen depicted with such warmth on the page. Truly powerful." -- Jason Reynolds, National Book Award finalist for Ghost.

Seller Inventory # ABH2754

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Checked - New SIGNED 1st Edition/1st Printing
• Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1481446614
• ISBN 13: 9781481446617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Zorat, Maurizio
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

“Kadohata’s slapshot is the heart-swelling narrative of a father and son…Truly powerful.” —Jason Reynolds
“A deeply poignant story about a boy sorting out his priorities.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A vivid, memorable portrayal of a boy within his family, his sport, and his gradually broadening world.” —Booklist (starred review)

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata comes a brilliantly-realized novel about a hockey player who must discover who he is without the sport that defines him.

Hockey is Conor’s life. His whole life. He’ll say it himself, he’s a hockey beast. It’s his dad’s whole life too—and Conor is sure that’s why his stepmom, Jenny, left. There are very few things Conor and his dad love more than the game, and one of those things is their Doberman, Sinbad. When Sinbad is diagnosed with cancer, Conor chooses to put his hockey lessons and practices on hold so they can pay for Sinbad’s chemotherapy.

But without hockey to distract him, Conor begins to notice more. Like his dad’s crying bouts, and his friend’s difficult family life. And then Conor notices one more thing: Without hockey, the one thing that makes him feel special, is he really special at all?

About the Author

Cynthia Kadohata won the National Book Award for The Thing About Luck and the Newbery Medal for Kira-Kira. She’s also the author of many more critically acclaimed novels, including Checked, A Million Shades of Gray, A Place to Belong, Weedflower, Cracker!, and Outside Beauty. In addition to rescuing Dobermans, she’s also managed her son’s hockey team. She lives in California. Visit her online at CynthiaKadohata.com.