One+Handed+Catch

One-Handed Catch by Mary Jane Auch



It is the morning of July 4, 1946. World War II is over and things are starting to get back to normal. Eleven-year-old Norm Schmidt and his friend, Leon, are making plans to set off fireworks that night. Since fireworks haven’t been allowed all through the war because of the blackouts, this will be a big occasion. Meanwhile, the day is dragging because Norm has to work in his father’s meat market. While grinding meat for hamburgers, Norm lets his attention wander, and suddenly realizes his hand is caught in the grinder. From that point on, Norm’s life will never be the same.

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