Stephen J. Matlock
Paperback | Pages: 302 pages Rating: 4.2 | 35 Users | 18 Reviews
Mention Books Toward Stars in the Texas Sky
| ISBN: | 1477458786 (ISBN13: 9781477458785) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Description Concering Books Stars in the Texas Sky
13-year-old Henry Valentine is the school's star pitcher, is intoxicated by first love of a young girl, and all seems right with his world of 1952 racially separated East Texas.Then he is confronted by an unlikely antagonist, a colored boy who challenges him in his town, bests him in a pitching duel, and fights him in the vacant lot outside of town. A wary distance becomes an unexpected friendship when they discover a common love for Texas beauty.
He is devastated when a corrupt congressman sacrifices Henry's friend to win re-election, and receives no sympathy or help from his disapproving family, church, and town.
He finds support in the feisty, independent-minded widow with a taste for liquor in her lemonade who helps him fight against the powerful using only the tools of an innocent and powerless boy.
In the end he learns the value of standing for what he believes in face of opposition, and discovers that there is nothing more powerful than a boy--or a man--who knows who he is.
Note: Contains scenes and language appropriate for the time and characters.
This book is a 2012 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA) quarter-finalist.
"Ben and Henry, the touchstones of the story, are charismatic and nuanced individuals" -- Publishers Weekly review, from the ABNA submission.
Define Regarding Books Stars in the Texas Sky
| Title | : | Stars in the Texas Sky |
| Author | : | Stephen J. Matlock |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 302 pages |
| Published | : | July 1st 2012 by Lillies of the Field LLC |
| Categories | : | Military History. Civil War. Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Coming Of Age |
Rating Regarding Books Stars in the Texas Sky
Ratings: 4.2 From 35 Users | 18 ReviewsCriticism Regarding Books Stars in the Texas Sky
I loved this book.I not only enjoyed Stars in the Texas Sky but my 13 year old son loved it as well. I have passed it on to the local school to add to their books as I think other students would enjoy and learn from reading this book. Would like to read more from Stephen J. Matlock. 4 stars from me!My rating system is as follows:5 stars - Excellent, Worth Every Penny, Made It Into My Personal Library!4 stars - Great book, but not a classic. 3 stars - Good overall, generally well written.2 stars - Would not
I had gotten this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. I Really liked this book. They were Very real problems in that time period and the characters were excellent. I thought since this book was about a 13 yr old that I wouldnt be able to get into this book, but really it is for any age level. I like how it was a nice paced book, wasnt boring always held my interest. I DEF. recommend.
I enjoyed this book quite a lot!
Loved this book, very real characters that are unforgettable.
Windmill is a tranquil orderly town in the middle of Texas where change is slow in coming in the year 1952. Tabitha tells the mayor about Windmill on page 34, Its small-minded. Nothing Ever happens here. Its just a wide spot with two roads running into each other. No one comes here they all come from here.Benjamin Clark has been on the short end of the stick his whole life, ever since he understood that his skin color made him different to others eyes. Henry Valentine is the Junior Safety
Henry and Benjamin are two boys growing up in a small town in 1952 Texas. They are talented baseball players, sharing a love for the game. They both fall in love with a girl for the first time and experience the pains of adolescence and trying to find their place in this world. They understand each other like no one else does and they share the same dream of making it to the big leagues.In another time, another place, Henry and Benjamin would be best friends. But Benjamin is a colored boy and
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