<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sixteen-year-old Denn finds himself alienating both friends and family when he becomes obsessed with playing high-stakes poker with adult gamblers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Sixteen-year-old Denn Doyle's troubles begin with a seemingly harmless--and extremely profitable--game of poker with some neighborhood kids. Eager to join the adult world, Denn realizes that casinos and poker are a means to do exactly that. His "hobby" progresses to a habit and then to an addiction that threatens relationships with his parents, girlfriend, and best friend. Hautman explores the escalation of Denn's gambling without preachiness, dealing with his problem in a straightforward and knowledgeable manner.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Hautman's anatomy of a teen addict is chillingly intensified by Denn's narration...watch even reluctant readers ante up."--"BCCB"<br><br>"A compelling read."--"KLIATT "<br><br>"Fast paced and powerfully delivered, this novel is as taut and suspenseful as a high-stakes game."--"School Library Journal"<br><br>"Swift and salacious, Hautman's latest compellingly echoes gambling's siren call."--"Publishers Weekly"<br>
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