Football Double Threat
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Football Double Threat

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A young athlete juggles guilt, rivalry, and friendship on the football field.

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128 pages· 16,356 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Rocky Fletcher faces a new challenge: mastering a second football position after his best friend Bobby's injury. As guilt over Bobby's accident weighs on him, Rocky struggles to keep up with practices. Meanwhile, Jared, a reluctant newcomer from soccer, unexpectedly shines in the role. Why does Rocky keep missing practices, and what drives Jared's surprising success? In a world of tackles and touchdowns, Rocky must navigate envy, loyalty, and the true meaning of friendship. Can he overcome his inner turmoil and prove himself on the field?

From the publisher

Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he’d only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky’s best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby’s injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from soccer to football this season. Yet as time goes on, it’s Jared who excels at the position because, thanks to Bobby, Rocky keeps missing practices! What’s going on between Rocky and Bobby-and why is Jared on the team when he clearly dislikes football so much? Football Double Threat combines the action and excitement of football with relatable issues about envy, loyalty, and friendship.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
16,356
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about sports and recreationBooks about footballBooks about guilt and shame
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Book details

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Published
September 1, 2008
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316016322

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