Huck Porter's dad was the best poker player in town, and when he dies suddenly, Huck finds that nothing makes sense anymore--except for the game Texas Hold 'em. Huck's dad was the town champion for three years running, but now that title belongs to Mr. Abbott, Huck's deplorable math teacher who ridicules his students and dreams of hitting it big in Las Vegas. Huck plans to reclaim his father's title at the annual local poker tournament--even if it means lying to everyone he knows and loves. As his lies build and the stakes get higher, will Huck even recognize himself by the end?
Huck Porter's dad was the best poker player in town, and when he dies suddenly, Huck finds that nothing makes sense anymore--except for the game Texas...
Known for his brutally honest portrayals of the moral complexities of urban life, award-winning author Volponi uses alternating perspectives to give readers a fascinating and chilling insight into the minds of those on both sides of a hate crime.
Known for his brutally honest portrayals of the moral complexities of urban life, award-winning author Volponi uses alternating perspectives to give r...
This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received their names. Teen and pre-teen readers will gain knowledge of history, science, literature, math, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of notable sports teams.
This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received the...
This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received their names. Teen and pre-teen readers will gain knowledge of history, science, literature, math, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of notable sports teams.
This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received the...