Call the Shots
- 464bladzijden
- 17 uur lezen
Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.
Don Calame Boeken
Don Calame creëert boeiende verhalen voor jonge lezers, gekenmerkt door zijn humoristische en snelle schrijfstijl. Zijn verhalen verkennen vaak thema's van opgroeien, vriendschap en het vinden van je eigen plek in de wereld. Met een scherp gevoel voor dialoog en spanning creëert Calame personages waarmee lezers zich gemakkelijk kunnen identificeren. Zijn werk biedt leuke en meeslepende lectuur die de vreugden en uitdagingen van de kindertijd en adolescentie weerspiegelt.
Three teenage boys aim to see a naked girl for the first time, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Fifteen-year-old Matt, along with his friends Coop and Sean, faces the challenge of both impressing girls and mastering the difficult 100-yard butterfly stroke to catch the attention of swim team star Kelly West.
The Delusionist
- 304bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
The story follows sixteen-year-old Quinn Purcell, who aspires to secure a place at the prestigious Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. Competing against talented rivals like the enchanting Dani Darling complicates his journey, especially as he navigates his friendship with Perry and the judges' preference for solo performances. A chance encounter with his idol, the Dazzling Lazlo, offers hope but raises questions about trust and ambition. Filled with humor and intricate magic, the novel explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.
Beat the Band
- 400bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
Facing the challenge of presenting on safe sex with the notorious "Hot Dog" Helen, tenth-grader Coop is determined to maintain his social standing. To boost his reputation, he enters his struggling rock band in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. The story explores themes of friendship, teenage insecurities, and the quest for acceptance amidst awkward situations.