Call the Shots
- 464 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.
Don Calame Bücher
Don Calame schreibt für junge Leser, die von seinem humorvollen und temporeichen Schreibstil begeistert sind. Seine Geschichten befassen sich oft mit Themen wie Erwachsenwerden, Freundschaft und der Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Mit einem guten Gespür für Dialoge und Spannung schafft Calame Charaktere, mit denen sich die Leser leicht identifizieren können. Seine Arbeit bietet unterhaltsame und fesselnde Lektüre, die die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Kindheit und Jugend widerspiegelt.
Three teenage boys aim to see a naked girl for the first time, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Fifteen-year-old Matt, along with his friends Coop and Sean, faces the challenge of both impressing girls and mastering the difficult 100-yard butterfly stroke to catch the attention of swim team star Kelly West.
The Delusionist
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The story follows sixteen-year-old Quinn Purcell, who aspires to secure a place at the prestigious Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. Competing against talented rivals like the enchanting Dani Darling complicates his journey, especially as he navigates his friendship with Perry and the judges' preference for solo performances. A chance encounter with his idol, the Dazzling Lazlo, offers hope but raises questions about trust and ambition. Filled with humor and intricate magic, the novel explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.
Beat the Band
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Facing the challenge of presenting on safe sex with the notorious "Hot Dog" Helen, tenth-grader Coop is determined to maintain his social standing. To boost his reputation, he enters his struggling rock band in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. The story explores themes of friendship, teenage insecurities, and the quest for acceptance amidst awkward situations.