{"product_id":"golden-arm-9780358012429","title":"Golden Arm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty--one strike at a time. By \"a premier author of provocative YA sports novels\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLazarus \"Laz\" Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn't helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz's younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City's drug ring. Now Laz will have to choose between being the star pitcher he always dreamed of becoming and the team player his family needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl Deuker\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated author of \"top-flight sports writing matched to uncommonly perceptive coming-of-age stories\" (Kirkus Reviews). His popular titles include \u003ci\u003eGym Candy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePayback Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRunner\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHigh Heat\u003c\/i\u003e. He was a teacher for many years in the Seattle area, where he now lives with his wife.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557338681618,"sku":"9780358012429","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5369122c-70e8-47a7-b90d-800a04ee4c18.jpg?v=1731779445","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/golden-arm-9780358012429","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}