Carl Deuker is a premier author of psychological sports fiction for young adults, including the novels Heart of a Champion, Gym Candy, Payback Time, and Runner. He lives in Seattle, Washington. members.authorsguild.net/carldeuker/bio.htm
"Deuker effectively draws readers into his protagonist's world..." --Horn Book "Fans who count on Deuker to put a provocative spin on an already satisfying story won't be disappointed." --Bulletin "A well-written offering that deals with coming-of-age, bullying, and exciting sports action; a touchdown for sports collections and reluctant readers." --School Library Journal "The sports may hook readers, but the bullying will land them." --Kirkus --
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