Double Reverse
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Double Reverse
By (Author) Fred Bowen
Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Peachtree Publishers
1st August 2014
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
FIC
Physical Properties
Hardback
144
Width 1mm, Height 1mm, Spine 1mm
1g
Description
Calling all football fans! An action-packed Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen - perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.
"This tale of confident persistence will ring true for all the kids who have been told they're too small or too female.... An apt choice to surprise a young football fan with the power of words." Kirkus Reviews
Do you have to be the "perfect" type to be a great football player
Jesse is experienced as a wide receiverbut can he play against type and help his new football team as a quarterback
The Franklin High Panthers need a new quarterback. Freshman Jesse Wagner knows the plays, but he feels he is too small to be QB material. Jesse's brother Jay has a problem of his own: his college coach wants him to switch from quarterback to safety. The brothers agree on a deal: Jesse will try out for quarterback, and Jay will try playing safety. Meanwhile, Jesse and his teammates recruit an unlikely kicker for their teama girl named Savannah who is a goalie from the girls' soccer team.
In the afterword, Bowen provides real stories of successful professional athletes, like Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton, who did not "look the part."
Discussion Guide available.
Reviews
"Filled with descriptions of the games, practices, and plays, the quick plot and likable characters will appeal to football fans.... [A] solid choice for struggling readers." Booklist Online
"This tale of confident persistence will ring true for all the kids who have been told they're too small or too female.... An apt choice to surprise a young football fan with the power of words." Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
The Franklin High Panthers need a new quarterback. Freshman Jesse Wagner knows the plays, but he feels he is too small to be QB material. Jesse's brother Jay has a problem of his own- his college coach wants him to switch from quarterback to safety. The brothers agree on a deal- Jesse will try out for quarterback, and Jay will try playing safety. Meanwhile, Jesse and his teammates recruit an unlikely kicker for their teama girl named Savannah who is a goalie from the girls' soccer team. In the afterword, Bowen provides real stories of successful professional athletes, like Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton, who did not "look the part."
