First Serve

by Mary Towne, Ruth Sanderson

Relates the events of a crucial summer during which a talented thirteen-year-old tennis player must make a commitment not only to her tennis career but to herself as an individual.

214 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mary Towne grew up in Long Island, California, and Massachusetts. She was associated with the Institute of Children's Literature as an instructor and consultant.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is another book that I've carried around for years because it has a tennis theme. It was a light read about the dynamics of a normal family that enjoys playing tennis. There's a little tension thrown in as the younger daughter begins a journey of self discovery and becomes a better player than the older one.