by Pete Hautman (Author)
Sixteen-year-old Denn Doyle's troubles begin with a seemingly harmless--and extremely profitable--game of poker with some neighborhood kids. Eager to join the adult world, Denn realizes that casinos and poker are a means to do exactly that. His "hobby" progresses to a habit and then to an addiction that threatens relationships with his parents, girlfriend, and best friend. Hautman explores the escalation of Denn's gambling without preachiness, dealing with his problem in a straightforward and knowledgeable manner.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.13 x 4.98 IN
Publication Date: November 27, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Stone Cold
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 5