Slam
by Nick Hornby
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Author: Nick HornbyEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-16
ISBN: 0399250484
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
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Book Review: A SLAM Dunk
Summary: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
on 11/12/2007
Sam is a skater. Not a roller skater, but a skateboarder. He loves Tony Hawk and working out new skateboard tricks. He also loves his mum, even though she's young enough to be an older sister. But everything changes when his ex-girlfriend delivers the news: she's pregnant.
Now that he faces fatherhood as a very young man, Sam must make adult-sized choices. He's determined to do the right thing. His father didn't, and he's grown up seeing how it has affected his mother. But sometimes doing the right thing takes a lot more than a guy could ever guess.
With so many real and fictional stories of young men who skip out on unexpected pregnancies, it's refreshing to see the perspective of a teen who takes the onus of early parenthood seriously. Hornby's sense of humor allows readers to see Sam as a genuine person with a unique--and sometimes quirky--perspective on life.
This book is a great choice for young adults. Although many aspects will play better with guys, many teen girls are likely to enjoy it as well. Yes, there are a few messages, but Hornby isn't preachy or overbearing. SLAM is a fun book that addresses serious issues that affect more young people every year.
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