Not only will Eric Luper be at our Teen SRP Karaoke Kick-Off (this Thursday night @ 6pm), but he will even be singing again! Don’t forget to sign up for this awesome night of pizza, singing, silliness, and prizes. Oh! And if you want a “little more Eric” before then, stop by his blog for a fun photo caption contest, which you can enter for a chance to get a free hard cover copy of his latest book, Bug Boy!
Happy Reading!
Categories: announcement · library program
Tagged: blog, Bug Boy, eric luper, teen program
Even though Jack Walsh is only 15 years old, he is the main breadwinner for his family. Finding work is practically impossible during the Great Depression, but Jack has managed to find steady work with Pelton Stables. A normal day for a stable boy begins at about 4am and consists of “mucking” stalls, exercising horses, cleaning equipment, and lots of other hard labor — for only $5 a week! During the summer of 1934, while working for Pelton Stables at the Saratoga Race Track, Jack gets his big break — the chance to be a “bug boy” (a.k.a. apprentice jockey). When Jack comes in first and second place in his first couple of races, he becomes an overnight celebrity. Having a rich girlfriend and some money to burn can be great fun, but there are some major drawbacks to leading the life of a bug boy, too. Cutting weight by starving or binging & purging… Exercising in a rubber suit to sweat off even more weight… And then being harassed by a man named Jasper who wants him to throw a race! Will it all be too much for Jack, or will he manage to rise above it and ride Fireside into the winner’s circle at the Bolton Stakes? The local history and the information about horse racing were fascinating, while life at the racetrack offered plenty of humor and suspense. This one is sure to get you as riled up as any photo-finish at the track!
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Categories: ARC · book review
Tagged: Bug Boy, eric luper
While I do not actually play Texas Hold ‘Em, I have certainly heard a lot about it. I have heard of a lot of teens getting into playing poker, lately, because of all the TV coverage of poker championships and such. I have also heard of a lot of teens getting into trouble because of the gambling addiction they develop. Andrew is one such teen. He is 17 years old, a budding poker player, and a thief. He stole a lot of money — $600 to be exact — from his dad’s dry cleaning business so that he could keep playing poker at a secret poker room run by a guy named Shushie, and time is about to run out on his little secret. So, how does he get out of this mess? Does he just tell his dad everything? Does he steal even more money to try and win back what he’s lost? Does he just run away from home? Well… I’m certainly not going to tell you! Go out and get the book!
And when you’re done reading this book — or even when you just come in to pick it up — make sure you sign up to come to our author visit. That’s right: Eric Luper will be at the East Greenbush Community Library on Thursday, December 13th @ 3pm!!! Hope to see you then!
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Categories: book review
Tagged: big slick, eric luper
That’s right! The author of Big Slick will be coming to the East Greenbush Community Library on Thursday, December 13th @ 3pm.
Come in to hear him read an excerpt from the book, followed by some Q&A. Want to know how he got started writing? Have specific questions about this book? Join us on December 13th @ your East Greenbush Library!
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Categories: announcement · library program
Tagged: big slick, eric luper
Eric Luper fans will be happy to know that:
1. He has a new book coming out!
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2. You have a chance to win a FREE, autographed copy! (plus some poker chips)
All you need to do is go here — http://eluper.livejournal.com/34819.html and submit a funny caption for the picture of squirrels playing poker. So, what are you still doing reading my blog?!? Get over there and win a book!
Happy Reading!
Categories: announcement
Tagged: big slick, eric luper
