The Kid from Courage

by Ron Berman

Book Overview

Bryan Berry is an up-and-coming tennis player from the small town of Courage, Kansas. As a freshman in high school, he deals with social pressure, the divorce of his parents and the fact that he has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097089922X
• ISBN13: 9780970899224
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Scobre Press
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Book!!!

I'm a big sports fan and I loved "The Kid From Courage." It tells the story of a junior tennis player who is trying hard to succeed at tennis. He meets an old man who becomes his coach, and it's very cool how they have to deal with a bunch of stuff, but they don't give up. I won't give it away, but it's exciting how the book ends when he has to play the biggest tournament of his whole life. My best friend is reading it now and he says it is fantastic. I think all kids who like sports will like reading it.

A terrific book for young readers and their parents

"The Kid From Courage" is a terrific book for young readers -- especially kids from 8 to 16 -- but also for older teenagers, and even young adults and parents. It succeeds on several levels. The story of an aspiring tennis player is a riveting drama with unexpected twists and turns. Will he succeed, or will the many obstacles stymie him? On several occasions I was nearly overcome with tears as Ifeared he would fail. I so much hoped he and his maligned but savvy oldtimer coach would prove the naysayers wrong. Written in the first person, "The Kid From Courage" tellshis story as only a teenager, with his hopes and fears and joys,can. He does suffer quite a few setbacks, but they only makethe story more believable and poignant. Those setbacks -- and eventual triumph -- also provide valuable lessons about hard work, dedication, diplomacy, self-belief, family values, courage, and loyalty. The author has used those lessons productively at the end of the book. There for each chapter he poses questions and a suggested essay for readers to test their knowledge and writing skills. "The Kid From Courage" is an inspiring and uplifting story, one that I highly recommend for your kids.

I Recommend This Book

My twelve year old son enjoys playing tennis, so I picked up "The Kid From Courage", as I'm trying to encourage him to read more. I was delighted that he absolutely loved the book. He has actually been telling his friends about the book, a first for him! Although I haven't read the book myself, I highly recommend it based on my son's positive reaction.

Really Liked This Book

I am an eleven year old tennis player from southern California and I thought this book was outstanding. It really inspires young tennis players to work hard and reach their goals. It is an excellent book for kids who love sports, and I especially recommend it for young tennis players. This book was excellent and definitely deserves some credit.