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    The Big Game
    The Big Game
    The Big Game
    Audiobook6 hours

    The Big Game

    Written by Tim Green

    Narrated by Adam Verner

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateAug 14, 2018
    ISBN9780062855565
    Author

    Tim Green

    Stephen McGinty is a senior writer with the Scotsman newspaper. He has also worked for the Sunday Times in London and the Glasgow Herald. His first book, This Turbulent Priest, was described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the year's most surprising page-turner'. He lives in Glasgow.

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    • 5/5
      I liked that the kid worked hard for his father.
    • 4/5
      The book is based on a true story. He is faced with adversity and cannot handle the pressure. I feel that this is more a young male book. Specially if they play a sport and want to go pro.