Throw Like a Girl
$17.75
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
12 October 2021
Summary
When softball star Liv Rodinsky throws one ill-advised punch during the most important game of the year, she loses her scholarship to her fancy private school, her boyfriend, and her teammates all in one fell swoop. With no other options, Liv is forced to transfer to the nearest public school, Northland, where she’ll have to convince its coach she deserves a spot on the softball team, all while facing both her ex and the teammates of the girl she punched… Every. Single
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316529495 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316529494 |
| Author: | Sarah Henning |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 12 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 329g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 138mm x 26mm |
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”[Sarah] Henning offers up a scrappy contemporary debut in the vein of Morgan Matson. Sports fans and romance lovers unite – there’s plenty to satisfy both teams here.“– Booklist
Praise for It’s All in How You Fall:
“Sarah Henning sticks the landing with It’s All in How You Fall, an unputdownable coming-of-age story about losing one dream and finding another, perfectly balanced with a swoony romance, family feels and deep friendships. An absolute must read!” –Jennifer Iacopelli, author of Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge
“A sweet and delightful romance exploring self-discovery, identity, and belonging among elite teen athletes. If you love comfort reads with happily ever afters, this book delivers!” –Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape
Praise for Sea Witch: “Mystery and wonder abounds in Sea Witch, and I fell in love with Evie’s sharpness and her strong sense of self. Prepare to be lost in these pages for hours on end.” –Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn
“Henning’s dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. Like the sea it sings of, this story has a strong pull. I found myself unable to set it down!” –Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf by Wolf
“Henning’s Throw Like a Girl is the perfect pitch and catch! Heartfelt and funny, this story is a winner.”
–justin a. reynolds, author of The Opposite of Always“Nothing beats sports romance by someone who truly knows and loves sports, and Henning is among the best of the best. Throw in a brilliant family dynamic and great friendships, and this is everything I love about contemporary YA.”
–Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer“Determination and grit mixed perfectly with sass and humor on every turn of the page. With mistakes come lessons, and this story tells it in a way that everyone can relate to.”–Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Henning offers a fun romance twined with a fast-paced sports story, and a headstrong protagonist who is easy to champion. [A] feel-good underdog story about a girl who refuses to quit.”–Publishers Weekly
“Sports fans and romance lovers unite–there’s plenty to satisfy both teams here.”–Booklist
“This charming sports story reflects classic tropes of the genre while still feeling fresh and relevant. A winner.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Sarah Henning
Sarah Henning is a recovering sports journalist who has worked for The Palm Beach Post, Kansas City Star and Associated Press, among others. When not writing, she runs ultramarathons, hits the playground with her two kids, and hangs out with her husband Justin. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, hometown of Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team. She is the author of Sea Witch and Throw Like a Girl.
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