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One Last Shot
One Last Shot | John David Anderson
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The beloved author of Ms. Bixbys Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf. For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds with each other, with Malcolm caught in between. And especially not for his dad, whose competitive drive and love for sports Malcolm has never shared. That is, until Malcolm discovers miniature golf, the one sport he actually enjoys. Maybe its the way in which every hole is a puzzle to be solved. Or the whimsy of the windmills and waterfalls that decorate the course. Or maybe its the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason, something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, its a sport his dad cant possibly obsess over. Or so Malcolm thinks. Soon he is signed up for lessons and entered in tournaments. And yet, even as he becomes a better golfer and finds unexpected friends at the local course, be wonders if he might not always be a disappointment. But as the final match of the year draws closer, the tension between Malcolms parents reaches a breaking point, and its up to him to put the puzzle of his family back together again.
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BookFreakOut
One Last Shot | John David Anderson
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Fantastic day for #LittleChristmasSwap opening! Thank you so much @Judybskt! 😍 I love John David Anderson's books, and so does my grandma, so she'll be borrowing this! Eric Carle is one of my favorite illustrators but we haven't read this one, that was beyond sweet of you to include my #LittleLitten for his first Christmas! ❄ My mom tried to steal the treats and I said “um no here's an Oreo because we have lots of those.“ 😂 @bookish_wookish

bookish_wookish So cute! 4y
Judybskt @BookFreakOut that book looks so much bigger when your baby boy is holding it! I loved reading that to my babies a long time ago! They‘re all grown up now. 🥰🥰 4y
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GirlNamedJesse
One Last Shot | John David Anderson
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Five! Because it‘s better than fore. I had so much fun reading this book! The characters are wonderfully three dimensional without getting label-happy, the format of the book is perfect, and the story kept me riveted. I found all kinds of excuses to pick this one back up. And now I really want to play a round of mini golf.