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Author releases ‘Just Bounce It’ novel set in and around Lewes

May 20, 2023

Author David Lifsitz has published “Just Bounce It,” a novel centered in Lewes and Wilmington. ““I have always enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Lewes, and thought the town and surrounding area would be the perfect backdrop for my novel,” Lifsitz said.

In the book, high school sophomore Samantha Newman lives a happy and fulfilling life with her parents on their small family farm near Lewes. Next door, her best friend Ella Jean Mandel struggles daily with self-confidence issues even though she’s a smart, talented, beautiful girl.

Their lives are pretty simple until a chance interaction with Mary Henkel, a struggling high school lacrosse coach, turns all their worlds inside out and upside down.

“Just Bounce It” is a heartwarming, engaging, coming-of-age story about two teenage girls, their families, a talented lacrosse coach and the unique bond they forge that forever changes the course of their lives.

“I was happy to be able to weave an important theme throughout the story that team sports can help build self-esteem in teens and young adults,” said Lifsitz. “For many years, I had the opportunity to coach my two daughters in youth sports. While coaching, I noticed that a number of young girls began each season lacking in self-confidence. By the end of the season, many of those girls had not only raised their self-esteem but also expanded their social circles.”

“Just Bounce It” is available on Amazon and is appropriate for adults, young adults and teens.

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