Winners and Losers

By Stephen Hoffius

Book Overview

When his best friend Daryl has a heart attack during a track meet, Curt is stunned. Even more surprising is Daryl's father's reaction. Mr. Wagner, who was also Daryl's coach, suddenly turns his attention to Curt. He is determined to coach a winner. A gripping sports story about rivalry and obsession.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067179194X
• ISBN13: 9780671791940
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Winners and Losers

when curts best friend daryl suffers a minor heart attack in their first track race of the season and can no longer run, Curt becomes the number 1 half miler on the team. curt becomes very popular at school. daryl's father, who has always coached the two boys was giving all of his attention to Curt. when Daryl is drivin by jealosy and starts to run again, he dies in the championship race. this is a great book and is well written. i would recomend it to anyone.