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One Last Shot Paperback – July 6, 2021

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The beloved author of Ms. Bixby’s 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 it’s 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 it’s the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason, something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, it’s a sport his dad can’t 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 Malcolm’s parents reaches a breaking point, and it’s up to him to put the puzzle of his family back together again.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    680L
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Walden Pond Press
  8. Publication date
    July 6, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0062643932
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062643933
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"Anderson beautifully blends tough topics and humor, perfecting the recipe for young readers." — School Library Journal (starred review)

"Readers will cheer when Malcolm finally comes into his own. A well-crafted, emotionally resonant book, brightened by irrepressible wit." — Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

John David Anderson is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed and beloved books for kids, including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Posted, Granted, One Last Shot, Stowaway, The Greatest Kid in the World, and many more. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and clumsy cat, Smudge, in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at johndavidanderson.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walden Pond Press; Reprint edition (July 6, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062643932
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062643933
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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John David Anderson was born a long time ago to parents who loved him deeply and pretended to understand him sometimes. In 1983 he won the prestigious third place trophy in Little League and improved his handwriting grade from a D to a C. He is the author of critically acclaimed books for young people. He enjoys both writing and reading as a means of escape, though he's not always sure what he's running from (bills? feelings of inadequacy?). He attempts to use the Force on a daily basis, mostly to get his son to eat.

As yet he is unsuccessful.

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Oliver Su
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any family with kids doing sports!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
My 10yr & 8yr both enjoyed it, a good book about family, friendship and sports!
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Kim Zachman
5.0 out of 5 stars Hope and Holes-in-One
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
Twelve-year-old Malcolm Greeley is never lonely when he’s alone. He has a cast of characters sharing space in his brain. Creative, imaginative, smart, and painfully shy, Malcolm’s interior life is where he feels safe, unlike his attempts at sports. After three years of trying to play baseball, it’s apparent that Malcolm did NOT inherit his father’s athletic ability. He knows that his father is disappointed in him and wonders if that is one reason his parents aren’t getting along.
Then his dad takes him to play putt-putt. Malcolm enjoys the concept of planning your shot, measuring the angles, and gauging the velocity and he’s good at it. Malcolm beats his dad by ten strokes. Excited to see some athletic talent, his dad signs Malcolm up for a junior miniature golf tournament and hires Frank, an old high school buddy and ex-pro golfer, to be his coach. It’s hard to believe that Frank was ever a pro at anything with his dime store flip flops and pot belly, but Frank is exactly the coach that Malcolm needs. He not only teaches Malcolm putting, he teaches him how to gauge life. But no matter how good Malcolm gets at putt-putt, it doesn’t seem to be helping the tension at home.
Anderson does an amazing job of telling this story in eighteen holes of miniature golf. Each chapter starts with Malcolm at the big tournament and then segues into the backstory that got him to that point. Until finally in the seventeenth and eighteenth hole, past and present come together for a surprising finish. Does Malcolm win? I can’t tell you that, but I can tell you that you’ll be the winner if you read this book.
I highly recommend this humorous story of hope and holes-in-one, especially for the quiet kids who get picked last.
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Afoma
4.0 out of 5 stars Moving middle-grade book about family, mini golf, and friendship
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020
One Last Shot by John David Anderson is a moving story of learning to listen to one’s inner voice. Like most of Anderson’s work, this book is a beautiful celebration of friendship and mentoring. It also highlights the impact of parental strife and separation on children as well as the effects pushy, overbearing parents can have on their kids, especially when they disregard their own emotions. I would definitely recommend this one to fans of sports books and those looking for books about divorce and separation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Hole in One!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
A troubled home, a parent who is desperately trying to relive some former glory through their child, anxiety, and middle school. What is Things That Don't Help A Kid Fit In for 500, Alex!
Malcolm hates baseball, but he knows that keeping his dad happy is really important. If he's happy then he's less likely to fight with mom. So Malcolm plays baseball. At least he does until he finds another sport he actually likes. Mini Golf!
Turns out Malcolm is really good at mini golf. His dad sees this too and hires a coach to get him ready for a junior mini golf tournament.
Will Malcolm be ready for the tournament and will his parents' dustups keep getting worse? If only life were as simple as calculating the path of a tricky hole of mini golf!
This is the sports book for kids who hate sports! I loved how Malcolm was every nerdy kid who was ever forced to daydream in left field to satisfy a sporty parent. His friendship with Lex, his rough but sage coach Frank, and even the complicated characters of his parents all felt like real people I know. I think kids from grades 4 and up will really love this novel. Hopefully mini golf courses nationwide will be bustling once the quarantine is lifted!
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