During a football game star running back Harris Weathers takes a jarring hit and narrowly escapes injury, but after several days he is still rattled, leaving him with a tough decision--quit football or find a way to stay safe while playing the game he loves.
"What looked to be a football season to remember for Cameron quickly turns to disaster. Set to take over as quarterback for the pass-happy Northwood Middle School Lumberjacks, things change just days before the first practice when internet sensation Trish joins the team. Cameron goes from starting quarterback to backup--and nearly ends up quitting. With some inspiration from his father, Cameron finds joy in his newfound role--but not without some bumps and bruises along the way. Will his commitment pay off?"--Amazon.
a true story of football, incarceration, and resistance in World War II America
Pearson, Bradford
2021
A painstakingly researched account details the tragic and triumphant story of the Eagles, a high school football team from Cody, Wyoming's World War II Japanese-American incarceration camp.
"In this book, players open up about the difficulties they face once they leave the NFL. Personal interviews reveal how many have struggled with finances, addiction, depression, violence, and finding a second career"--Provided by publisher.
When twelve-year-old Will Wilder uses the Amulet of Power to get on the Perilous Falls football team, he attracts dark forces that shadow townspeople, disturb graves, and lull many into a stupor.
Football is so popular that Super Bowl Sunday is almost a national holiday. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about the sport, from the NFL to college football to youth leagues.