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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100618934936
ISBN-139780618934935
eBay Product ID (ePID)63877053
Product Key Features
Book TitleOff Season
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicSports & Recreation / Football, Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, Social Themes / Dating & Sex, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorCatherine Gilbert Murdock
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
ReviewsThe Off Season depicts a believably maturing D.J., a young woman whose character shines through even as she struggles to find her voice. Readers will root for her., "This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences." --"Booklist, " ALA "More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her." --"Horn Book" "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" "The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." --"KLIATT" "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." --"Minn. StarTribune" "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner." --"VOYA "(Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." --"Columbus Dispatch", "This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences." -- Booklist, ALA "More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her." -- Horn Book "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." -- KLIATT "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." -- Minn. StarTribune "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner." -- VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." -- Columbus Dispatch, This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences. Booklist, ALA More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her. Horn Book "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action." The Bulletin 9/2007 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." KLIATT 7/1/07 KLIATT "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." Minn. StarTribune 7/29/07 Minneapolis Star-Tribune "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner."--VOYA October 2007 VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." Columbus Dispatch 11/18/07 Columbus Dispatch, "The main character is likable…[She] has qualities uniquely her own...readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." Starred KLIATT, "The main character is likable…[She] has qualities uniquely her own...readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." Starred KLIATT, "The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own...readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." Starred KLIATT, "This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences." -- Booklist, ALA "More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her." -- Horn Book "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The main character is likable...[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." -- KLIATT "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." -- Minn. StarTribune "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner." -- VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." -- Columbus Dispatch, "This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences." e" Booklist, ALA "More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her." e" Horn Book "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action.e e" Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The main character is likablee[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire.e e" KLIATT "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." e" Minn. StarTribune "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner." e" VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." e" Columbus Dispatch, "This funny, touching follow-up to Dairy Queen (2006), a 2007 Best Book for Young Adults, succeeds whether read on its own or as a sequel. . . . D. J. is an easygoing, likable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor and insight, and her struggles, whether they are everyday or life altering, will resonate with teen audiences." - Booklist, ALA "More ambitious and wide-ranging than its prequel, The Off Season provides an insightful glimpse into the rewards and challenges of the culture of middle-American farm families. At the same time, it's a broad-strokes portrait of a quintessential tomboy. D.J.'s voice is all her own--strong-minded but insecure, unstructured but witty, practical but emotional--and she is easy to cheer for, whether she's accosting a bully or awkwardly trying to understand the people and relationships that so often confuse her." - Horn Book "Though D.J. is an enormously likable character, the impact of this book is carried through the action." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The main character is likable…[She] has qualities uniquely her own that readers can relate to, sympathize with and ultimately admire." - KLIATT "D.J.'s self-deprecating, down-to-earth voice will draw readers in, even if they have yet to read 'Dairy Queen'." - Minn. StarTribune "There is action as well as introspection in this story of overcoming adversity...attracting and inspiring...Murdock has another winner." - VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) "The tragicomedy is powerful." - Columbus Dispatch
Dewey Edition22
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Grade FromSeventh Grade
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SynopsisLife is looking up for D. J. Schwenk, star of Dairy Queen. She's made it to eleventh grade, she's reconnecting with her best friend, and she's got a thing going with Brian Nelson. But best of all, she's playing for the Red Bend High School football team--as the first female linebacker in northern Wisconsin.But then the season goes suddenly, horribly wrong: her brother Win is put into the hospital after getting a devastating injury during a game. Once again, D.J. is forced to step up and be there for her family. It's a heavy burden, even for D.J.'s strong shoulders. She'll have to dig deeper than she's ever had to before., Life is looking up for D.J. Schwenk. She's in eleventh grade, finally. After a rocky summer, she's reconnecting in a big way with her best friend, Amber. She's got kind of a thing going with Brian Nelson, who's cute and popular and smart but seems to like her anyway. And then there's the fact she's starting for the Red Bend High School football team--the first girl linebacker in northern Wisconsin, probably. Which just shows you can't predict the future. As autumn progresses, D.J. struggles to understand Amber, Schwenk Farm, her relationship with Brian, and most of all her family. As a whole herd of trouble comes her way, she discovers she's a lot stronger than she--or anyone--ever thought. This hilarious, heartbreaking and triumphant sequel to the critically acclaimed Dairy Queen takes D.J. and all the Schwenks from Labor Day to a Thanksgiving football game that you will never forget.
