Top Prospect

Written by Paul Volponi

A young quarterback must navigate high school pressures to secure his future in football.

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280 pages· 53,782 words· Est. 6 hour read· 760L

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Bookroo's summary

Travis Gardner, a promising young quarterback, is promised a college scholarship if he can survive high school football. As he enters ninth grade, Travis must earn his teammates' trust and evade opponents eager to take him down. But with sudden fame comes intense pressure, and every pass could make or break his future. Can Travis stay focused and prove himself worthy of the promise made to him, or will the weight of expectations be too much to bear?

From the publisher

Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He’s a standout QB by middle school, and he’s prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University’s head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first. As Travis starts ninth grade, he’ll have to earn his teammates’ trust and dodge opponents aiming to sack the star quarterback. But his biggest challenge might be staying focused in the face of sudden fame. Because now the pressure is on, and Travis has to prove himself with every pass.”Travis’ love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes.”–Booklist

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