- Danny gets his chance at glory. Lupica has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make this a taut, realistic story - not just about the game, but about heart, character, and family. A winner.

It's not very often that a 10-year-old gets a chance to start working on money for his college education, but every one in Ryan's division will win at least some scholarship money this weekend, just for getting that far. It goes from $5,000 for first place down to $500 for sixth place.

[Knowledge is] a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator, and the relief of man's estate.

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

'At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom' by Amy Hempel showed me the lean quality of prose.

We knew if it went into penalties we would have a excellent chance.