Sky Hook

by Dan Jorgensen

The new coach rekindles Andrea's interest in joining the junior high basketball team, but she's not so sure about being friendly with one of the other players.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1985

About the author

A Minnesota native (born in St. Mary's Hospital, owned by the Mayo Clinic), he grew up in rural South Dakota and attended a one-room country school. He was the first member of his family to attend college, where he majored in journalism. Since then, he's gone back for a master's degree in journalism and public relations, taken courses in creative writing, and had a long career as a writer, editor, educator and p.r. specialist. He resides in Colorado.

In addition to writing hundreds of news, sports and feature stories, both as a journalist and in public relations, he's authored 10 books – including the multiple award-winning novels "And The Wind Whispered" and "Rainbow Rock," and his newest, "Devil's Thumb" (March 2025). All three are historical mystery-thrillers set in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

He's taught journalism and public relations at the collegiate level and continues to do talks about "The Writing Life" and “Storytelling – From Journalism to Creative Writing.” When not writing, he enjoys all sports and has coached girls sports. He also loves community theater and has acted in more than 30 plays and musicals. He and his wife have two grown daughters, two amazing sons-in-law, and four terrific grandsons.

Reviews

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really about 3.5 stars. I liked the story, but would have liked more actual basketball in it.