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5.0 out of 5 stars A great story about friendship, baseball, and growing up., 11 Jun 1999

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This review is from: Heart of a Champion (Avon Camelot Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

HEART OF A CHAMPION tells a story about two very different boys, and what brings them together. Seth's father recently died, and he's feeling lost. He meets Jimmy Winter and so the story begins. Seth and Jimmy learn about life while they learn about baseball. They celebrate their victories and their failures on the field and in life. This book deals with important issues such as death, divorce, alcoholism and peer pressure. Deuker's dialogue is realistic, and you can hear the crack of the bat in his baseball descriptions. The plot moves along quickly, and keeps interest levels high. This is a good book even for someone who really doesn't read much for pleasure. I highly recommend it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars realistic,riveting story, 11 Jun 1999

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This review is from: Heart of a Champion (Avon Camelot Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

The thought provoking author of "On the Devil's Court" has once again touched our lives with "Heart of a Champion" . Carl Deuker , a wise, intelligent author, brings to our curious eyes the wonderful story about a young boy growing up with a love for baseball . This may sound like the typical boy-and-his-glove story but witty Deuker gives the novel a certain twist of excitement and drama . Seth, a young determined boy, discovers his new interest for baseball when meeting his new friend Jimmy for the first time . As Seth sees Jimmy's father's strict coaching and more private problems, he starts thinking more about his own father's death . As the two grow and start playing in baseball leagues together Seth realizes that all his determination and strength does not equal to Jimmy's allstar proformance as a player . In the end Seth finds that all his dedication pays off . As the two reach highschool , issues of drinking arise and start interfearing with the actual game playing . After small punishments Seth is unfortunate to be the only one realizing the concequences while Jimmy faces more problems with his father . Jimmy overlooks boundaries and ends up in more trouble than he will ever know . Through the years Seth realizes the true meaning to have the heart of a champion .

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good book about baseball, 12 Mar 2001

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This is a book about Seth and his friend Jimmy. Seth has never played baseball before and now Jimmy has taught him to. This is a great book for all baseball players and fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Seth Barnam's father was a golfer, and it probably would have been Seth's game, too, but his dad died when Seth was only seven. Read more

Published 21 months ago by TeensReadToo

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great story about baseball, growing up and friends
HEART OF A CHAMPION tells a story about two very different boys, and what brought them together. Seth's father had recently died, and Jimmy's parents eventually split up. Read more

Published on 11 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart of a Champion is a great book.
Heart of a Champion, written by Carl Deuker, is a heartwarming, yet interesting novel. The book tells the story of two young boys. One, gifted with acedemics and good morals. Read more

Published on 11 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for some one intrigued by baseball
"Heart of a Champion" is beautifully composed by Carl Deuker. It is the #1 title for a reader who has a love for baseball. Read more

Published on 11 Jun 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Heart of a Champion is an interesting and exciting novel.
Heart of a Champion is a compelling novel about the lives of Seth and Jimmy, two best friends who share a common passion for baseball. Read more

Published on 11 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A book about a boy and his friend whose lives are baseball.
This is a good book for teenagers ranging from 14-17. The level of interest is very good, if you are into baseball. Read more

Published on 10 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives an outsider an inside look on the life of a teenager.r
Seth is a mediocer baseball player and his best friend Jimmy Winter is a star. Seth, a young boy, slowly grows up watching his friend excel in baseball and struggle with his... Read more

Published on 10 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Book for all ages!!!
As, the two best friends, Seth and Jimmy work hard to clinch the high school baseball league title, many things start to break up their friendship. Read more

Published on 10 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A boy and his best friend go through ups and down baseball
This story is an excellant compelling novel of a boy, his best friend, the love of baseball, and the tragady that hit him the hardest. Read more

Published on 9 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Wonderfully written. The best book I've ever read!
Carl Deuker's book Heart of a Champion is outstanding. It has great baseball action, and the characters are fun and believable. Read more

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