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Gridiron

by K.R. Coleman

With the state tournament finals just around the corner, the crosstown rivalry between the Edison High Eddies and the Winfield Wildcats heats up. Toby and Walter, second-string Edison sophomores, are just along for the ride. But when a series of pranks led by the star seniors goes too far, will these second-string players be able to fill the shoes of the starters? Or did their teammates' bad behavior cost the Eddies the state title?

Genres: Sports

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Troy Girard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book in my opinion was actually pretty good it's about a guy that plays football and the best players on the team got in trouble and now the team is really worried about how they are going to play the game. Since all the senors are gone the second stringers have to step up and play the game.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

Long time rivals middle class Edison High and upper class Winfield are soon to face each other in the state football championship. The days leading up to the game are full of rapidly escalating pranks played by both schools. When many of the Edison High seniors, including the star quarterback, are caught inside Winfield, second string sophomore quarterback Toby Gibson must fill in. Will he rise to the occasion or fail to lead his team to glory?

This story addresses issues that teens face such as peer pressure and the pressure to perform. The students who were caught face punishment showing that actions have consequences.

I will definitely recommend this book to my students who are interested in books about sports.

[Cristian Meza]

In my opinion this book was very good I like the theme and the drama of it the book is entertaining I would read this again and I encourage others to read I suggest this book to people to who like sports or play sports because it can be relatable this book intrigues me as I think it would others.