The Spirit in the Stick by Neil Duffy (2008) Paperback

By Neil Duffy

Book Overview

Fourteen-year-old Robbie Jones receives a 200-year-old lacrosse stick, which has been passed down through several generations, from Hall-of-Famer Jimmy Lewis. He has no idea what he is about to learn... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975368656
• ISBN13: 9780975368657
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Duffy Publishing
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

The Spirit in Lacrosse

This was a great book for someone just beginning to play the game. It's a simple and quick read that just gives the basics on what lacrosse is about and the rich history behind it. Having played lacrosse and coached for a number of years, I found this to be the first great causal read for younger players.

Great Book

This book follows a boy during his adventure with a magical lacrosse stick. The story has historic value as well as coming of age aspect to the plot. I highly recommend this to everyone

A great read and lesson for both life and sport

This book was referred to me by another old lax player. I am happy to say that it is a great read in itself and holds great lessons for all sports, especially lacrosse, and life in general. My son, who I have to force to read, has read this book cover to cover and enjoyed it!

A legend for all ages

After looking high and low for a gift for my son that wasn't ANOTHER lacrosse t-shirt or piece of equipment, I came across this wonderful inspiring story of a boy who held the power of an ancient lacrosse stick in his hands. This book teaches a wonderful lesson that, although winning is important, knowing how we become winners and the history of the sport is even more important. What started out as a gift for my LAX midi, quickly was passed amongst the family and we all took different ideas from the story and enjoyed fabulous family discussions. Each coach should make this mandatory reading for their teams! Inspirational, touching, and believable. Wish there was a sequal or other stories like this. LAX is such a great sport I cannot imagine it wouldn't inspire other works of fiction. If you know a LAX player........this is a MUST HAVE gift. Each time they read it, they will gain a little more out of it. HRLAX- GO OAKS, Norfolk Nighthawks Norfolk, VA

Life meets lacrosse

This is a wonderful lesson on the core values of life. A book for the true believer as well as the unitiated. The use of lacrosse and its history and characters to weave a brilliant tail of young boy who learns the true meaning of life through a stick..This should be read by lacrosse people both young and old..This should be read by everyone!!!Finally a tangible interpretation of "Respect the Game". One that can be brought forward in life!