{"product_id":"the-prodigy-paperback","title":"The Prodigy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Feinstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning sportswriter John Feinstein, a YA novel about a teen golfer poised to blaze his way into Masters Tournament history--and he'll face secrecy, sacrifice, and the decision of a lifetime to get there.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Seventeen-year-old Frank Baker is a golfing sensation. He's set to earn a full-ride scholarship to play at the university of his choice, but his single dad wants him to skip college and turn pro--golf has taken its toll on the family bank account, and his dad is eager to start cashing in on his son's prowess. Frank knows he isn't ready for life on the pro tour--regardless of the potential riches--so his swing coach enlists a professional golfer turned journalist to be Frank's secret adviser. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePressure mounts when, after reaching the final of the U.S. Amateur tournament, Frank wins an automatic invite to the Masters. And when the prodigy, against all odds, starts tearing up the course at Augusta National, sponsors are lined up to throw money at him--and his father. But Frank's entry in the Masters hinges on maintaining his standing as an amateur. Can he and his secret adviser--who has his own conflicts--keep Frank's dad at bay long enough to bring home the legendary green jacket?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Feinstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than forty books, including two #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers: \u003ci\u003eA Season on the Brink\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Good Walk Spoiled\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of numerous sports-related mysteries and adventures for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBackfield Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Prodigy\u003c\/i\u003e. His first YA mystery, \u003ci\u003eLast Shot\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. John has also contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, Golf Channel, Sirius XM, CBS Sports Radio, Comcast SportsNet, UMBC Basketball, and The Navy Football Radio Network. \u003cb\u003efeinsteinbooks.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prodigy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761018143008,"sku":"9781250211545","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/96f87aa13395caa08bae91d0cc5846d3.webp?v=1780197316","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-prodigy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}