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Final Season

Final Season

Published in
2021
4.30
on Goodreads (319)

Description

**INSTANT #1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER**From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it is only natural for sixth-grade quarterback Benjamin Redd to follow in their footsteps.However, after his dad receives a heartbreaking ALS diagnosisconnected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the fieldBens mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football.Ben isnt playing just for himself though. This might be his dads last chance to coach. And his teammates need a quarterback that can lead them to the championships. But as Ben watches the heavy toll ALS takes on his dads body, he begins to question if this should be his final season after all.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring sports story
  • Relatable characters
  • Lessons in teamwork and perseverance
  • Exploration of family and friendship dynamics