The Yo-Yo Prophet

The Yo-Yo Prophet

by Karen Krossing
The Yo-Yo Prophet

The Yo-Yo Prophet

by Karen Krossing

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Overview

Calvin is the smallest guy in his high school, and a perfect target for Rozelle and her girl gang. His mother is dead, his father is long gone and his only remaining relative, his grandmother, is getting too sick to run her dry cleaning business. The only time Calvin feels in control is when he's working his yo-yo. When he takes up street performing, Rozelle demands a cut and insists on being his manager. To get media attention, she markets him as a yo-yo genius who can predict the future, dubbing him the "Yo-Yo Prophet." Calvin begins to believe his own hype, but as Gran's condition deteriorates, he realizes that it will take more than fame and adulation to keep his family intact.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781554698295
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Publication date: 09/01/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 248
Lexile: HL610L (what's this?)
File size: 955 KB
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Karen Krossing writes novels and short stories for kids and teens. Karen also encourages new writers through workshops for kids, teens and adults. She lives with her family in Toronto.

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I can't resist tossing a few simple tricks—rock the baby, elevator, tidal wave. My hands whir, my arms loosen up. I've only practiced at home, but this feels pretty fine. I take up more of the sidewalk. People weave around me, staying clear of the yo-yo as it extends and then glides back. There's only me and the yo-yo working with the noise and confusion of the street corner.

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