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Valkyries
Originally published by Moody Press in two volumes, this edition presents the entire novel in one volume. An epic story of one girl's rise to basketball stardom, VALKYRIES presents the hard truths that most YA Christian fiction ignores: the pain of abuse, the kindness of people who do not profess Christ, the struggle of believers against themselves. Thirteen year old Tracey Jacamuzzi wanders into a Baptist tent meeting on a summer day in 1973. In short order she makes a profession of faith. But her two-fisted, hard drinking father, first beats her, and then exiles her to the prison of the Villa of Mary and Joseph. Her indifferent mother offers no support, and Tracey finds herself alone in a hostile world that she doesn't understand. Facing isolation and hazing, Tracey is unexpectedly saved when the school's star basketball player takes her under her wing, and a volunteer assistant at the school begins to teach her about the presence of Christ with her.
790 pages, Paperback
Published October 17, 2014
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About the author
Jeri Massi
99 books101 followersJeri Massi is the author of the Peabody Adventures, the Bracken Series, the Peabody High Mysteries (SF), and more
A passionate fan of classic Doctor Who, Jeri Massi has been regaling fans with space opera, SF mystery, and forensic procedurals for more than 30 years. A martial arts master in Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Jeri further perfected her grasp of science and engineering by working in pharmaceutical research and validation for 20 years.
She has published short stories on the web, in fanzines, and in reading anthologies for large publishing houses before choosing Indy writing. Her novel, Valkyries, published by Moody Press, was nominated for a national book award. Jeri's SF relies on suspense, some horror, comedy, and vivid, relatable characters.
You can track her booklist, adventures with cancer, and articles on great books on her Substack page.
https://jerimassi.substack.com
A passionate fan of classic Doctor Who, Jeri Massi has been regaling fans with space opera, SF mystery, and forensic procedurals for more than 30 years. A martial arts master in Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Jeri further perfected her grasp of science and engineering by working in pharmaceutical research and validation for 20 years.
She has published short stories on the web, in fanzines, and in reading anthologies for large publishing houses before choosing Indy writing. Her novel, Valkyries, published by Moody Press, was nominated for a national book award. Jeri's SF relies on suspense, some horror, comedy, and vivid, relatable characters.
You can track her booklist, adventures with cancer, and articles on great books on her Substack page.
https://jerimassi.substack.com
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October 18, 2014
A truly rare coming of age story, blending elements of boarding school memoir, sports thriller, and Christian conversion. Tracey Jacamuzzi's story is told with passion and plenty of humor, but there is a gut wrenching quality to the narrative that makes it a page turner from start to finish. -- Indiana Home Schoolers
The story of Tracey's conversion to Christ and halting journey to a secure faith is probably the most realistic conversion account you'll ever read. -- Christian YA Reviewer
Moves with the pounding rhythm of a basketball being driven down the court. Once I got started, couldn't put it down! -- Lucinda Pettigrew, Editor
Originally published by Moody Press in two volumes, this edition presents the entire novel in one volume.
An epic story of one girl's rise to basketball stardom, VALKYRIES tells the hard truths that most YA Christian fiction ignores: the pain of abuse, the kindness of people who do not profess Christ, the struggle of believers against themselves.
Thirteen year old Tracey Jacamuzzi wanders into a Baptist tent meeting on a summer day in 1973. In short order she makes a profession of faith. But her two-fisted, hard drinking father, first beats her, and then exiles her to the prison of the Villa of Mary and Joseph. Her indifferent mother offers no support, and Tracey finds herself alone in a hostile world that she doesn't understand.
Facing isolation and hazing, Tracey is unexpectedly saved when the school's star basketball player takes her under her wing, and a volunteer assistant at the school begins to teach her about the presence of Christ with her.
The story of Tracey's conversion to Christ and halting journey to a secure faith is probably the most realistic conversion account you'll ever read. -- Christian YA Reviewer
Moves with the pounding rhythm of a basketball being driven down the court. Once I got started, couldn't put it down! -- Lucinda Pettigrew, Editor
Originally published by Moody Press in two volumes, this edition presents the entire novel in one volume.
An epic story of one girl's rise to basketball stardom, VALKYRIES tells the hard truths that most YA Christian fiction ignores: the pain of abuse, the kindness of people who do not profess Christ, the struggle of believers against themselves.
Thirteen year old Tracey Jacamuzzi wanders into a Baptist tent meeting on a summer day in 1973. In short order she makes a profession of faith. But her two-fisted, hard drinking father, first beats her, and then exiles her to the prison of the Villa of Mary and Joseph. Her indifferent mother offers no support, and Tracey finds herself alone in a hostile world that she doesn't understand.
Facing isolation and hazing, Tracey is unexpectedly saved when the school's star basketball player takes her under her wing, and a volunteer assistant at the school begins to teach her about the presence of Christ with her.
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