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| On the Devil's Court | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: EBooks
List Price: $5.99
Buy New: $4.79
You Save: $1.20 (20%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 12280
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 252
ASIN: B001EC31BS
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
What would you give to be your school's superstar? After reading Dr. Faustus, Joe considers the merits of selling his soul to the devil. Suddenly, he finds himself changing from a lousy basketball player and a C student to the star athlete he always dreamed he could be. Even though he isn't sure if he actually made a deal with the devil, he can't help but enjoy the benefits that come with his newfound abilities. But is achieving his dreams worth what he may have given up? In this coming of age sports novel, Joe learns the power of belief and that the only goals worth attaining are the ones that you earn -- on your own.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 An absolutely original sports novel July 19, 2000
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
"On the Devil's Court" is a wonderfully fast, easy, and exciting read. Joe Faust's life has gone into the dumps, and the only thing that matters anymore is basketball. Unfortunately, his basketball game is rotten these days too. So, Joe sells his soul to the devil for a perfect season of basketball. Or does he? Readers are propelled through the book by one realistic conflict after another, with plenty of surprises to keep the reader guessing about the state of Joe's soul. I've taught this book to high school freshmen for a number of years now, and the boys always love it. This is a great book for younger readers, or slower readers, because it is written in clean, simple sentences that few readers will have trouble with. All in all, a first-rate first novel!
A totally awesome book awaits you- it's a must read!!! April 14, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
On the Devil's court is a GREAT book!!! Joe Faust, a senior in high school, sees his basketball skills deteriorating, and desperately wants to improve so he can make the varsity team. One night, while in an old deserted gym, Joe makes a terrifying bargain, agreeing to sell his soul to the Devil in exchange for one straight season of power. When the end of the year rolls around, Joe's team is undefeated, and they make the championships. Joe's deal with the Devil is done.
On the Devil's Court takes place in Seattle where Mr. Deuker lives, and the story is very true to real life. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to any one who likes basketball and suspense, and would like to add, if anyone is interested, that Mr. Deuker is a very nice and funny person, and is my WONDERFUL teacher!!!
A MUST READ BOOK- On the Devil's Court March 15, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
On the Devil's Court is an intresting book written by Carl Deuker. It deals with a boy named Joe, who isn't really fantastic in any area of life. His main concern is to play varsity basketball, but he hasn't been playing so great. Then, a miracle happened. He is a star on his varsity team, one of the most popular kids in school, and a straight A student. Are these accomplishments of his hard work or is someone or something helping him!
 A Good Read April 8, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is very good. Not only does the book have a good storyline but the author was a teacher at a school my mom was a nurse for so I got the book signed by the author. If you like books about basketball then this is the one for you.
My favorite book when I was young June 11, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the book that sparked my interest in reading! When I was a junior in high-school a friend of mine read this book and recomended that I read it. Well I wasnt much of a reader but after this book that changed. I could really relate with the character of Joe because when I was in school I dearly wanted to be great at basketball. Carl Deuker did an excellent job with this book and any young person who is even remotely interested in sports should read it. Im 27 years old now and married and I recently bought a copy for myself because I love it so well. It will keep you turning the pages to the very end, even an adult will love this book!
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