Deuker, Carl

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In Carl Deuker's novels, young men define themselves and learn to make choices through sports. His characters deal with the pressures of their games, dysfunctional family relationships, and their own desire to excel and feel less ordinary. They struggle to find maturity and personal integrity in a world where winning means everything. Deuker grew up playing sports and sports provide key plot dynamics in most of his books. Well-written sports action and realistic male characters are why teenagers read his books. Start with: On the Devil's Court
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Deuker, Carl
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In Carl Deuker's novels, young men define themselves and learn to make choices through sports. His characters deal with the pressures of their games, dysfunctional family relationships, and their own desire to excel and feel less ordinary. They struggle to find maturity and personal integrity in a world where winning means everything. Deuker grew up playing sports and sports provide key plot dynamics in most of his books. Well-written sports action and realistic male characters are why teenagers read his books. Start with: On the Devil's Court
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