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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 7 hour read
The Big Time
Written by Tim Green
Part of the Football Genius series
A football prodigy's world shifts when a stranger claims to be his father.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,349 ratings
288 pages· 49,790 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Troy White, a football prodigy, is riding high with the Atlanta Falcons and a state championship win. But his world is upended when a lawyer arrives, claiming to be his father. As Troy navigates newfound family ties and high-stakes deals, he must balance his dreams with the reality of his past. Will he achieve his lifelong goal of reuniting with his father, or will the pressures of fame and family tear him apart? Dive into a gripping tale of ambition, identity, and the true meaning of family.
From the publisher
Things couldn’t be going better for Troy White. The Atlanta Falcons’ football genius is at the top of his game, helping the team get to the playoffs. Agents and lawyers are knocking on his door with big-money offers for the upcoming season. And his own football team has just won the Georgia State Championship! Troy’s celebrating with his friends at linebacker Seth Halloway’s mansion when another lawyer comes knocking–and he says, I think I’m your father.In that instant, Troy’s life is changed.Powerfully charged from start to finish, this is an amazing portrayal of Troy’s struggle to make his lifetime dreams of being with his father come true. Filled with page-turning excitement as a high-stakes deal increases the clash of family tension, The Big Time is an unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 49,790
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 139564
Publication
- Published
- August 24, 2010
- First published
- August 9, 2010
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061686191
- LCCN
- 2010009398
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