Crackback

By John Coy

A high school football player faces a moral dilemma when his teammates use steroids.

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208 pages· 37,793 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Miles Manning, a high school football star, uncovers a secret that could shatter his world: his teammates, including his best friend, are using steroids. With his family's expectations weighing heavily, Miles must decide if winning is worth compromising his integrity. As the pressure mounts, he grapples with the true cost of success and loyalty. Will he choose the path of victory or the road of righteousness? This intense journey through the challenges of adolescence and sportsmanship will leave you questioning what it truly means to win.

From the publisher

In his gripping debut novel, acclaimed picture book author John Coy presents the high stakes world of high school football, where doing what it takes to win doesn’t always mean doing the right thing. When Miles Manning, a successful high school football player, discovers his teammates are using steroids–and one of them is his best friend–he’s faced with a tough decision: Is he willing to do what it takes to win? Football is his life, and his family, especially his dad, is pinning its hopes on him. It’s a lot of pressure for a high school junior to bear. This gripping look into the world of high school boys and athletes–and their struggle to be the best–is provocative and searingly honest.

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