The protagonist, antagonist, and the main conflict rising action hard work and inspiration determination in the book mick seems to be both the main protagonist and antagonist throughout the whole book because he experiences man vs himself which ties in with the main conflict. Gym candy by carl deuker overdrive rakuten overdrive. Press release for gym candy published by houghton mifflin company. He tells the devil that he will give him his soul if he is the star of his team and the team goes undefeated.
Carl deuker s novel gym candy is told in the firstperson perspective from the point of view of the main character mick johnson. Jun 11, 20 listen to gym candy audiobook by carl deuker. With our online resources, you can find gym candy carl deuker or just about any type of ebooks, for. Houghton mifflin harcourt look, mick, he said, youre going to find out from somebody in the gym, so you might as well find o. The audience will almost be able to smell the sweat and feel the hits through deukers vivid writing. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Gym candy isbn 9780547076317 pdf epub carl deuker ebook. Carl deukers novel gym candy details the rise and fall of high school football star mick johnson. Gym candy uses the theme of parent expectations micks dad always wanted mick to be the best person of the field but some. Gym candy epub adobe drm can be read on any device that can open epub adobe drm. Browse gift certificates drmfree books my ebooks my account. Gym candy movie teaser a fake teaser for the book gym candy if it was a movie. Carl deuker falling action an sequel summary was not written about this book but i do reccomend there do be an second version because you need. The audience will almost be able to smell the sweat and feel the hits through deuker s vivid writing. Deuker realistically portrays the paranoia, acne, and emotional rollercoaster. Groomed by his father to be a star player, football is the only thing that has ever really mattered to mick johnson, who works hard for a spot on the varsity team his freshman year, then tries to hold onto his edge by using steroids, despite the consequences to his health and social life. Carl deukers novel gym candy is told in the firstperson perspective from the point of view of the main character mick johnson. Buy carl deuker ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
But after being tackled just short of the end zone in a. Mick johnson is determined not to make the same mistakes his father, a failed football hero, made. Gym candy by carl deuker this book trailer was created by robin henry who is the librarian at wakefield high school in frisco, texas. Deuker, a seasoned and awardwinning sports fiction writer, skillfully climbs into the mind of a young athlete pushed to his breaking point and bent on winning, no matter the cost to his body, mind, and soul. Just checked gym candy out from the library sounds like a good book cant wait to read it. Sep 03, 2007 i like this book because the ending is very strong and emotional and teaches a good life lesson that it is never good to cheat, play with your own skill and not rely on other things. He begins working harder, lifting weights and taking protein powders, but progress is slow. But after being tackled just short of the end zone in a big game, mick begins using gym candy, or steroids. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gym candy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Gym candy audiobook by carl deuker 9781482100860 rakuten kobo.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. After he sells his soul to the devil, he wishes he hadnt because his. Teens will cheer on mick as he goes after football glory with all that he has in him. If youre after serious results, theres other stuff that produces better results much faster, stuff that a lot of guys in the gym use. Look, mick, he said, youre going to find out from somebody in the gym, so you might as well find out from me. They might get you a little bigger, but just a little. Read gym candy by carl deuker for free with a 30 day free trial. Ebook gym candy as pdf download portable document format. Slj 102007 school library journal about the author.
Look, mick, he said, youre going to find out from somebody in the gym, so you might as. But when hes tackled just short of the goal in a pivotal game, he decides that vitamin supplements arent enough and begins purchasing gym candy, or steroids, from the trainer at his local gym. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. With both good speed and good hands, wide receiver brock ripley should be a natural for the varsity team, but he shies away from physical contact. Houghton mifflin is a bold and powerful look at the temptations and consequences of. Gym candy, by carl deuker was one of the best books that i have ever read.
Gym candy by carl deuker by daniel beltran on prezi. This was actually brought to my attention by a reader. Read gym candy by carl deuker available from rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Peter is antagonist because even though it wasnt on purpose he got mick into major trouble with his coach and father. Gym candy top results of your surfing gym candy start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. This 47page guide for gym candy by carl deuker includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 62 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Carl deuker author carl deuker is the critically acclaimed author of payback time, gym candy, and runner, which was a booklist top 10 sports book. Sep 03, 2007 mick johnson wants to be a star running back. Everything is told through micks eyes and from micks perspective, as he recounts it from a rehabilitation center where he ultimately ends up by the end of the book. Gym candy ebook by carl deuker 9780547348971 rakuten kobo. I grabbed this book because of its cover and how the book related to football, but after i read it, i realized that this book is more about just a football game. He is a static character because he never changes throughout the book. He describes his younger self as a classic secondstringer. Sep 22, 2008 gym candy ebook written by carl deuker. Featured content includes commentary on major characters. This idea came from his personal trainer peter volz. Gym candy by carl deuker published february 5, 2008 rac, sports 66. He starts going to popeyes gym, where his trainer introduces him to.
Gym candy mick johnson is determined not to make the same mistakes his father, a failed football hero, made. Look, mick, he said, youre going to find out from somebody in the. You will be glad to know that right now gym candy carl deuker pdf is available on our online library. Press release for gym candy published by houghton mifflin. I like this book because the ending is very strong and emotional and teaches a good life lesson that it is never good to cheat, play with your own skill and not rely on other things. Sep 22, 2008 deuker realistically portrays the paranoia, acne, and emotional rollercoaster. Carl dueker realistic fiction you know what im talking aboutgym candy. Author carl deuker does a fantastic job capturing the action from the first down to the final touchdown. This acclaimed book by carl deuker is available at in several formats for your ereader. Having grown up in the shadow of his fathers failed nfl. This was actually brought to my attention by a reader while i was in the process of writing the book. Mike soon thinks that the only way to become stronger is by steroids.
The trouble is the red zone, the 20 yards in front of the end zone, and hes not quite powerful enough to crunch his way in against big defenders. This cautionary tale, told in first person, is a methodical working out of the psychology of the highschool athlete willing to do anything to gain an edge. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries. Listen to gym candy by carl deuker available from rakuten kobo. I grabbed diver by the shoulder and pinned him against the locker. The book gym candy by carl deuker is about a boy named mike johnson who struggles with trying to make his dad proud of him by playing football and being the best on the team. Gym candy by carl deuker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Having grown up in the shadow of his fathers failed nfl career, highschool football player mick johnson is determined not to make the same mistakes. Carl deuker is a fulltime teacher and a parttime writer. Gutless isbn 97805446496 pdf epub carl deuker ebook.
For mick winning wasnt everything it is the only thing mick always beileved in his dad and his dad always beileved in him gym candy by. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. He works hard for a spot on the varsity team his freshman year and then tries to hold onto his edge by using steroids, with disastrous results. Gym candy audiobook free gym candy stream audio book written by. From the author of gym candy comes a novel of football and bullying, finding friends and finding courage. Gym candy audiobook by carl deuker 9781482100860 rakuten. On the devils court by carl deuker is and excellent book about a kid named joe who loves basketball. Houghton mifflin is a bold and powerful look at the temptations and consequences of steroid use. Instead of letting him do it, i lost it, like a volcano that erupts without warning. Gym candy uses the theme of parent expectations micks dad always wanted mick. He starts going to popeyes gym, where his trainer introduces him to steroidsgym candyand then to stacks, mixes of pills and injections. Will this be micks big break or will his accomplishments all fall apart. Gym candy is set in modern day in a seattle suburb, mick is a 16 year old sophomore in high school.
Gym candy audiobook free gym candy stream audio book. I was too small for football, a little too chicken to hang in there against the best fastballs. Derek smith gym candy book talk via youtube capture. He lives in seattle, washington, with his wife, daughter, and a bevy of rodent pets. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature.
1479 1338 699 1619 1507 1340 157 890 433 1499 1108 1256 557 1283 1164 1494 551 655 1553 834 251 504 187 811 1587 309 657 1075 10 391 507 27 1095 729 1058 1084