Football Hero - Rilegato

Green, Tim

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ISBN 10: 0061122742 ISBN 13: 9780061122743

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2008

Riassunto

Forced to work with his Uncle Gus and put his dreams of football stardom on hold, Ty worries about his Uncle Gus's involvement in a Mafia-connected gambling ring that, if made public, will affect him, his entire family, and the career of his older brother who was recently drafted into the NFL.

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Recensione:

“Even better than Football Genius...lots of fast-moving action and suspense...sure to be a hit.” (KLIATT starred review)

“Instantly gripping...[keeps] the tension level high and the pages flipping furiously...sure to have a great many fans.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“[T]he moral choices faced by the hero are heart-wrenchingly realistic, while the detailed description of the world surrounding the life of a professional football player will appeal to the many fans of the sport.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))

“[B]riskly paced, ... a good bet for sports-minded reluctant readers.” (School Library Journal)

L'autore:

Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the New York Times bestselling The Dark Side of the Game and American Outrage. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also worked as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports and NPR.

His first book for young readers, Football Genius, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a New York Times bestseller and was followed by Football Hero, Football Champ, The Big Time, and Deep Zone. He drew on his experiences playing and coaching Little League for Rivals and Pinch Hit and two more New York Times bestsellers: Baseball Great and Best of the Best.

Bestselling author Jon Scieszka called Tim Green's Unstoppable, a book about a boy's struggle with cancer that debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, "Absolutely heroic. And something every guy should read."

Tim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061122742
• ISBN 13: 9780061122743
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 304