Gym Candy Kindle Edition

I had ordered a set of this book for one of my 7th grade teachers. She liked it for her reluctant readers. I hadn't read it until now and I couldn't agree more with her assessment. Students from 5th to HS will connect with this book. Very realistic in its portrayal of the pressure young athletes endure from parents and coaches. Highly recommend this book. The ending will take your breath away.

I liked how the author set every little detail up. Their wasn't a word in this book that was strictly a filler. The story itself was really fun and a quick read. I flew through it in a weekend, but how he set up the ending of the story by small details at the beginning of it is truly a remarkable feat. If you're not familiar with Deuker writing style, he follows a character from when they're younger and how things shape them to the person they become. I'm always a fan of his, but this is my favorite

Arrived on time and as described A+

As a former language arts teacher, I highly recommend this novel to middle school boys who claim they hate to read. This book reached my sports minded students and non-readers with its honesty, action, surprises, and relevance. Carl Deuker, you did the impossible. My congratulations on an outstanding novel!

My son loved this book. He said it was a page Turner. He is 13.

My son is reading right now!

I found this book an easy read with a good message. I would recommend it to anyone who is involved in sports or an enthusiast of sports. I found Gym Candy an entertaining book. I would be hard pressed to give it five stars but a four star rating just for the message it portrays.

I can't say that I read this book. I purchased it for my son for his summer reading.