The Million Dollar Putt
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 First edition, hardcover dust jacket | |
| Author | Dan Gutman |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Michael Koelsch |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Million Dollar... series |
| Genre | Realistic fiction |
| Publisher | Hyperion Books for Children |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Book |
| Pages | 169 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7868-3641-3 |
| OCLC | 61240786 |
| LC Class | PZ7.G9846 Mh 2006 |
The Million Dollar Putt is a realistic fiction novel written by Dan Gutman in 2006. It is about a young blind child's quest to learn golf and win a million dollar prize.
Edward Bogard ("Bogie" for short) is a 13-year-old blind boy who lives in Hawaii with his widowed father. Though blind, he rides a bike, parasails, and plays guitar. When he decides to take up golf he has to enlist the aid of his neighbor, a young girl named Birdie. As their friendship develops, it turns out that Bogie also has the driving touch of a professional golfer. Someone anonymously enters him into a golf tournament and the two join forces to try to win the million
Reviews
School Library Journal stated that the "novel's appeal is enhanced by humorous, lively dialogue; the innocence of the main characters; and the positive portrayal of their relationship and disabilities."[1]
Kliatt says that the author "has another winner here in this appealing sports tale about an unusual protagonist and the value of confronting one's fears."[2]
