The Big Game

Written by Tim Green

A young football star must overcome his secret struggle to fulfill his father's legacy.

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320 pages· 59,104 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Danny Owens faces the ultimate challenge: living up to his late father's Super Bowl legacy while hiding his inability to read. As he battles academic hurdles that threaten his football dreams, Danny must decide if forging his own path is the key to success. Will he conquer his fears and redefine his future, or crumble under the weight of expectations? With the championship game looming, Danny's journey is a gripping tale of resilience and self-discovery.

From the publisher

New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages readers to fight for their dreams in this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father’s name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team. Then his English teacher catches him cheating on a test. Even though Danny can retake it, he knows there’s no point. He can’t read. And if Danny can’t pass this class, he won’t be eligible to play in the championship game that could unlock his future. While his resentment rises against the only person willing to help him win off the field, the pressure to succeed begins to weigh heavily on Danny’s shoulders. Danny is being tested on every level now, and to pass, he may very well have to choose a different path from his father’s.

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