To Coach Dempsey, the Warriors teams and their Indian mascot symbolize the honor and glory of the Southwind High School athletic tradition. But soccer star Tom Gray sees little more than a denigrating cultural stereotype in the team's mascot and the stern, war-painted Indian-head profile. As a Mohawk, Tom knows only too well the hardships Native Americans face in their struggle for respect. So when his father's tragic death forces him and his mother to move to Southwind, Tom must make the decision of a lifetime: betray his ...
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To Coach Dempsey, the Warriors teams and their Indian mascot symbolize the honor and glory of the Southwind High School athletic tradition. But soccer star Tom Gray sees little more than a denigrating cultural stereotype in the team's mascot and the stern, war-painted Indian-head profile. As a Mohawk, Tom knows only too well the hardships Native Americans face in their struggle for respect. So when his father's tragic death forces him and his mother to move to Southwind, Tom must make the decision of a lifetime: betray his family and heritage, or boycott Dempsey's team and abandon the sport he loves. Exciting play-by-plays pepper this tale, vividly capturing soccer strategy and action in a novel exploring the nature of honor and the courage required to stand up for your beliefs.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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DJ by Kathy Black. Fine in Fine jacket. pp. 172. 12833 CF shelf. NOT ex-library. Bright gold-stamped black bds. No names, clean text. Unblemished dust jacket.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Complete number line at copyright page [1-10]. NON price-clipped DJ [$15.00] clean, crisp, colors bright, minimal wear. Pages [172] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Black boards, bright gilt decorations and lettering, minor shelf wear. PO's 4 letters & one number penned at fep. Tom Gray, a Mohawk Indian and star soccer player, moves to a new hight school and refuses to play for their Warriors with their insulting mascot. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
