One-Handed Catch

It's the Fourth of July, 1946, and eleven-year-old Norm Schmidt is as excited about the holiday as any kid, especially with America swept up in the joyous optimism that followed the end of World War II. But before the celebrating can begin, there's work to be done in his father's butcher shop, and in a careless moment Norm suffers a tragic accident that could put an end to all his dreams. Still, like the country he is part of, Norm is a fighter -- the kind of kid who won't let a simple thing like losing a hand keep him from trying to do the things he loves. In this inspiring story -- based closely on the childhood of her husband -- author MJ Auch reminds us what guts and grit mean, and how even a kid with only one hand can still grab life by the throat. MJ Auch has published dozens of titles for young readers, from wacky picture books such as Peeping Beauty to intense teen novels including Ashes of Roses, which tells the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. She and her husband, Herm (the inspiration for Norm in One-Handed Catch), live in Ontario, New York. The unique full cast formula: * Acclaimed books in superior audio format * Complete original text * Family-friendly listening * A fresh voice for every character * Age-appropriate casting * Enhanced with original music “We put more actors in every box!” The Full Cast: Bill Ali, Karam Anthony, Herm Auch, MJ Auch, David Baker, Daniel Bostick, Janine Bostick, Joshua Bostick, Nathan Bostick, Zach Colton, Joe Corallo, Bruce Coville, JP Crangle, Navzad Dabu, Eric Dine, Shirley Fenner, Leonard Fonte, Tim Fox, Alec Funicello, Cameron Hill, Brett Hobin, Todd Hobin, Kate Huddleston, Victoria King, John LaCasse, Andrea Leonard, John Macri, Alice Morigi, Bill Molesky, Kelly Parks, Daniel Poorman, Brian Pringle, Aidan Procopio, Collin Purcell, Julie Purcell, Caitlyn Sparkes, Ryan Sparkes (narrator), Hanna Sweet, Ron Sweet, Shannon Tompkins, and Carmen Viviano-Crafts