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“The sports may hook readers, but the bullying will land them.”—Kirkus    The wide receiver best able to hang on to his quarterback’s passes, Brock Ripley would be a star for the varsity team—if he could just bring himself to put his body on the line. But he can’t. Just like he can’t bring himself to stand up for his friend Richie Fang, who has been targeted by the quarterback, known for his bullying. As events spiral out of control, Brock is faced with a true test of character. Can he find the courage to step up and do what is right?  

About the author

Carl Deuker is the author of many sports novels, including On the Devil's Court, Heart of a Champion, and Painting the Black, all of which were selected as ALA Best Books for Young Adults. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Summary

“The sports may hook readers, but the bullying will land them.”—Kirkus    The wide receiver best able to hang on to his quarterback’s passes, Brock Ripley would be a star for the varsity team—if he could just bring himself to put his body on the line. But he can’t. Just like he can’t bring himself to stand up for his friend Richie Fang, who has been targeted by the quarterback, known for his bullying. As events spiral out of control, Brock is faced with a true test of character. Can he find the courage to step up and do what is right?  

Additional text

"Deuker effectively draws readers into his protagonist’s world..." —Horn Book  "Fans who count on Deuker to put a provocative spin on an already satisfying story won’t be disappointed." —Bulletin  "A well-written offering that deals with coming-of-age, bullying, and exciting sports action; a touchdown for sports collections and reluctant readers." —School Library Journal  "The sports may hook readers, but the bullying will land them." —Kirkus

Product details

• Authors: Carl Deuker
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 99
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.09.2017
• EAN: 9781328742063
• ISBN: 978-1-328-74206-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 290 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Interest age: from c 12 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Violence *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Bullying *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: School & Education / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Boys & Men *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Football *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Peer Pressure *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues *, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories