Quarterback Rush

by Carl Bowen, Eduardo García (Illustrator)

The Otters are absolutely awesome in practice. Everyone's talented and determined, and their new quarterback, Aaron Corbin, throws bullets... so why are the Otters struggling to win games? Steve Michaels, one of the team's receivers, notices that Aaron seems to be afraid of getting hit. With a little help from his teammates, Steve goes to great lengths to toughen up Aaron only to discover that toughness isn't the quarterback's actual problem...

Genres: Graphic Novels, Sports, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels Comics

72 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jack]

It was good

[Deon Sam]

just finished it this weekend it is really good.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

My students were not happy that I wanted to read this before letting them borrow it. I think my sports fans will easily relate to the players. I liked the message about teamwork and relationships.

[Daniel Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice good football sport many or few lose and win good all time? Just there his team is place from school his more practice be never?

[Carlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quarterback Rush is a story that takes place on a football field. In the beginning of the book, Aaron and Steve were playing football with their team. Aaron gave a bad pass to Steve so they lost the game.In the beginning of the book, Aaron and Steve were playing football with their team. Aaron gave a bad pass to Steve so they lost the game.Steve and Aaron work together and they score a touchdown. They win the finals for the first time. And they became friends.

In my opinion, I believe Quarterback Rush is a really good book that I would read again and again.First of all, the book is full of action and this can be seen in the pictures. For example, there were many pages where we could see Aaron getting ready to throw a football. There was always a look of fear in his face. Second of all, this book is really interesting when you get to the middle. When you get to the middle, Aaron makes many mistakes. Third of all, when you get to the end of the story, it has a happy ending. For example, Steve and Aaron stop fighting and start getting along. In conclusion, this book is really good and it is interesting.

This book is really good it make me want to read it again.This book is really good it make me want to read it again.When I play football it makes me want to read a book of football.This book is really interesting when you get in the middle.

[Pop Bop · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Sensible Message Story

Lots of sports books contain messages, but often those messages are obvious or, worse, odd and sort of tone deaf. This book is more ambitious and successful than you might expect.

Basically, we have a receiver who can't understand why his QB throws well in practice, but sends up wounded ducks during games, if he throws at all. SPOILER. Turns out the QB was injured badly while throwing, (while on a different school's team), and is now gun shy. During the course of the story our narrator has to overcome his dislike of the QB, figure out the problem, try different solutions, and navigate a number of difficult conversations and incidents. This was way more than the rah-rah, all-on-the-same-team sportsy story I anticipated.

As a bonus, the football is good. They try different formations to beef up the QB's protection, and so on, so this is actually a football story, not just a lesson/message story. The fact that the most perceptive character is a girl wrestler adds a nice touch.

So, this was my first Sports Illustrated graphic novel, and I'm happy to say that I was impressed.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book recommendation from my 9 year old? Yes please!

The character page introduction has their favorite book/series 💕 so I was in love right away!

Quick, engaging read with great friendships and team work/problem solving communication (especially the internal dialogue!)

[Mary Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strong Illustrations

A basic story that could have been developed more with stronger supporting characters, like the coach or supportive parents. Post game panels could have done this.

[Dakota · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was amazing

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Literally the only football related graphic novel I can find, but too juvenile for even my low readers.

[Isaac Burton · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don’t read it

[Lorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Football receiver Steve Michaels is upset that his quarterback Aaron cannot seem to get his passes to him with the speed and force he needs to be successful making the team blame him for missed scoring opportunities. Steve first gets mad and fights with Aaron, but his friends and father point out that there is a reason why Aaron is doing this and that maybe all Aaron needs is some help to correct the situation.
This graphic novel for middle grade readers comes from Stone Arch Books with assistance from Sports Illustrated for Kids. The story shows good problem solving skills and is on par with the interest and reading level for middle school readers. The comic book style illustrations allow for not only good illustrations of the action, but how plays are designed visually and how they are run on the field. There are some nice extras like bios of the major characters, a glossary, and a visual questions section that encourages recall and processing of what the reader just read. I would recommend this book for any school or public library.

This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.

[Teresa Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some graphic novels seem thrown together with hasty illustrations and a weak story. This is not the case for “Quarterback Rush”, a book from Sports Illustrated Kids. In the story Steve, a high school student, has to resolve some conflict with his teammate Aaron and Aaron overcomes personal fears. There are many good lessons here including teamwork. The only downside is that the story tells how Steve was in football in fourth grade. With all that has come out about the dangers of football injuries, I don’t think playing at such a young age should be promoted. Other than that, it is a great book.

[Jacob D]

I Read Quarterback Rush because it has many cool parts because he gets hurt and after that he never wanted to throw the ball again. So from there on out he always wanted to run the ball. I commanded this book if you don't like long books and a nice book that shows you how spicailal your body is

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book because it was short and easy. I like how the kid was a great quarterback then he got injured so he was scared to get hit again.

[Austin Phadoungsyavong]

This good book about football when get loss then must practice, plan and idea or leader follow make brave player or became his master skill.

[Deon Sam]

it was a good book

[Frank DeGidio]

it was a good book because they won the game at the end and they worked as a team