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STEPPING UP by Mark Fink

Posted on April 13th, 2009 by Mark Fink · Email post Email post · Print Print

STEPPING UP by Mark Fink

STEPPING UP by Mark Fink

  • Publication Season/Year: Spring 2009
  • Publisher: Westside Books
  • Release Date: March 31, 2009
  • ISBN (hardcover):  978-1-934813-03-4

Ernie Dolan is plagued by the curse of average. Nothing about him stands out, except his stutter. He goes off to a competitive basketball camp with best friend Mike Rivers.  Mike excels and Ernie embarrasses himself in his first pick-up game, earning the nickname “choke.” As Mike hangs with the more popular jocks, this puts a big strain on their friendship. Ernie finds new allies.  Things change dramatically when Ernie morphs from outcast to hero, risking his life to save three campers from near tragedy. His funny, heartwarming story unfolds against the backdrop of exciting, authentic basketball action while touching on teen issues of friendship and the near-deadly consequences of peer pressure.

About the Author

Mark Fink
Mark Fink has written and produced for television and has worked for every major network. He wrote comedies including Full House, and Saved by the Bell, and created the NBC Saturday morning series, Hang Time. Two of his published short stories have won awards. He lives near Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, and plays basketball as often as his body allows.  Read more about how to book or contact Mark Fink.

Categories: 2009 Spring · Action/Adventure · California · Debut · Events · Fink, Mark · Friendship · Local · National · Peer Pressure · Rated PG · Sports · Stand-alone · WestSide Books · Young Adult

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Comments

  • 1 C. Lee McKenzie // Apr 15, 2009 at 10:12 am

    Your book is on my list to buy, Mark. I have some nephews who will enjoy this one.

  • 2 bob evans // Nov 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm

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  • 4 jack gonzales // Feb 7, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Great book . Loved it ! You should keep writing sport books! :)

  • 5 Rick Millan // Feb 7, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    ONE FUCKING QUESTION WHO IS ON THE COVER??? IS THE ERNIE OR RICK OR MIKE OR ALBERT OR DEREK WHO THE FUCK IS IT????

  • 6 trejon // Feb 10, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    this is a great book relates to me so much

  • 7 Cody mothafucking M // Mar 8, 2012 at 9:09 am

    What the fuck was this shitty ass motherfucking book in my motherfucking face for

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