Final Season

By Tim Green

A young quarterback must choose between his passion for football and his father's health battle.

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320 pages· 59,322 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Sixth-grade quarterback Ben Redd faces a heart-wrenching choice when his father, a former NFL player, is diagnosed with ALS. As his mom urges him to quit football, Ben grapples with the desire to play his last season under his dad's coaching. With the championship on the line and his father's health deteriorating, Ben must decide if the game is worth the cost. Will he follow his dreams or protect his family? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking.

From the publisher

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it is only natural for sixth-grade quarterback Benjamin Redd to follow in their footsteps.However, after his dad receives a heartbreaking ALS diagnosis–connected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the field–Ben’s mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football.Ben isn’t playing just for himself though. This might be his dad’s last chance to coach. And his teammates need a quarterback that can lead them to the championships. But as Ben watches the heavy toll ALS takes on his dad’s body, he begins to question if this should be his final season after all.

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