Golden Arm

In this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty—one strike at a time. By “a premier author of provocative YA sports novels” (The Bulletin).

Lazarus “Laz” Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn’t helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues.

But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring. Now Laz will have to choose between being the star pitcher he always dreamed of becoming and the team player his family needs.
High Stakes Baseball Fiction: For Laz, every strike is a step away from the trailer park and closer to the major leagues, but the pressure on his golden arm is immense.A Difficult Choice: He has one shot at his dream. But when his younger brother Antonio is pulled toward a dangerous drug ring, Laz must decide where his true loyalty lies.Complex Family Drama: A powerful story of brotherhood pushed to its limits, as one brother chases a pro contract while the other falls into the local drug scene.Overcoming Adversity: From a shy kid with a stutter to a star pitcher on the mound, Laz’s journey is about finding his voice—both on and off the field.