10-LB Penalty - 1st Edition/1st Printign

London: Michael Joseph. New in New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718142454 . A first printing of the first edition in new condition housed in an equally unblemished dust jacket. Book is in original shrink wrap ; The novel 10-LB Penalty by Dick Francis is a story that follows the life of a high school student named Jack as he is forced to attend a summer weight-loss program run by the school's strict principal. Jack is not happy about the program, but he is even less happy when he finds out that the program requires him (truncated) to take part in a 10-lb penalty every day. Despite his initial reluctance, Jack becomes determined to make the most of the program and lose the weight. Along the way, he forms a close relationship with one of the other participants in the program, and he learns a lot about himself and his own abilities. 10-LB Penalty is an enjoyable and engaging novel that is sure to appeal to fans of contemporary young-adult fiction.; Large 8vo ; 272 pages . (Inventory #: 160608)