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On the Devil's Court

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1991

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Carl Deuker

On the Devil's Court

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

In On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker, 17-year-old Joe Faust moves with his parents to Seattle and struggles to choose between public Loyal High and private Eastside School for his senior year. Despite conflicts with his parents and a rivalry with talented yet troubled Ross, Joe ultimately attends Eastside, where he experiences a turbulent basketball season filled with doubt, personal growth, and triumphs.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Challenging

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

751 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker is a compelling sports novel that effectively explores themes of superstition, self-belief, and personal growth in a high school setting. The narrative's engaging pace is well-appreciated, though some readers find the supernatural elements a bit forced. Character development excels, making it an engaging read for young adults and sports enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On the Devil's Court?

Readers who enjoy On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker are likely fans of sports-themed young adult fiction with a psychological twist. Similar to S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders and M.T. Anderson's Feed, they appreciate nuanced character development and moral dilemmas intertwined with high-stakes athletic drama.

4.2

751 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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