The Next Sure Thing (Rapid Reads)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554699002 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A clever puzzle that features a young man seeking to make his way." (Library Journal 2011-10-01)"Wagamese, an Ojibway author and storyteller, has crafted a very strong story. The fast-paced plot and engaging conversational style is well suited forreluctant readers." (Canadian Literature 2013-04-01) . Another thing that I really love is that this is part of the Rapid Reads series, a series of original, high-interest books that are designed for adult learners to enjoy." (Crowding the Book Truck blog 2011-11-11)"An interesting and fast-paced read. One of the biggest strengths of the novel is Cree and his best friend, Ashton. Cree is honest and well developed.The novel handles the issue of gambling in a mature mannerThe Next Sure Thing is part of
Things are looking good for Cree until he discovers Win's connections to the mob and his violent response to anything that doesn't go his way. Cree Thunderboy wants nothing less than to be the next great blues man. Then at the race track he meets Win Hardy, a seemingly charming rogue who spots Cree's knack for picking winning horses. He offers to record his first CD and send him on tour, as long as Cree can keep coming up with the hot tips at the track. And when things inevitably go bad, Cree discovers that in life and in gambling t
Heidi G said Low level vocab for adult readers. Thanks to Puget Sound Council for this review book. When he isn't playing blues guitar, Cree Thunderboy is at the track. He has a sense for placing winning bets, his skill at picking winners honed from his experience working the back lot of the track. His bets help him get by until he breaks into the big time in the music industry. A stranger at the track gives Cree a thick wad of cash and tells him to use his skill to place winning bets, with Cree getting to keep part of the payoff. By the time Cree realizes he is in over his head, it might be too late to get out of the game bef. "Four Stars" according to casual reader. Fun fast read