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" The 1957 basketball season is the focus of Point Guard. The story is about how a scrappy team and its string of successes riveted the attention of the small, central Illinois town of Ashland. Senior Gary Pearn had just transferred to Ashland High School to rejoin his old friends in their final year, and his slick steals, quick dribbling and smooth lay-ups were electrifying the already-talented team.
Gary, who grew up dreaming of playing high school varsity basketball, had found a way to play after his hopes had been thwarted by an obstinant coach and a team bully in nearby Elm City. An invitation to move back to his hometown and play varsity ball was a dream opportunity for the likeable, hard-working young player. For those from rural communities where sports are important to the town, this novel brings back the drama of moving closer with each winning game to the possibility of a state championship.
The story captures the intense work and discipline imposed by the coach, a former Marine, in order for the boys to achieve success. For the players, all who were like Gary from hard-working families of modest means, this story conveys the thrill of becoming heros when life was simpler and community mattered most.
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Victor Pearn, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Tone of book?
- upbeat
Time/era of story
- 1930's-1950's
Kind of sport:
- basketball
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Sports Story?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- student
Age:
- a teen
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- teacher
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Midwest
Prairie?
Yes
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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