The League
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.40 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385741820 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Funny,warm story of early teens, family life, school, and emerging identity Oma Mater A simple plot that captures many of the intense complexities of early adolescence. Lots of food for thought and discussion as the main character, Wyatt, works it out with parents, his older brother, school, girl next door, and the prized neighborhood peer group.. Excellent book Peggy Excellent book. My 8 yr. old son only wants to read books about sports. He couldn't put this one down. It is great to find a novel about sports with a message appropriate for this age group. Great book for sporty kids Very cool book and uses appropriate language for childrenI couldn't put the book downAge: 8-15Overall rating 88
Now Wyatt has a choice. One summer. No rules. He hopes playing football will toughen him up and impress his next-door neighbor Evan, who has her eye on the town’s star quarterback. "This book is a solid choice for reluctant readers who also happen to love football."--School Library Journal "Will keep sports fans reading.” —Kirkus ReviewsTwo teams. He can play by the rules like he always does, or he can steal back his neighbor, accept the penalties of the game, and have the winning summer
. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. During the summer between middle school and high school, he tries to convince his parents that playing recreational football would be a better idea than going to boring golf camp. From School Library Journal Gr 5-9–Wyatt Parker is an awkward eighth grader who gets picked on by bullies and told what to do by his parents; his older brother, Aaron; and even his best friend, Francis. When they refuse to let him play, Aaron, a known troublemaker, makes Wyatt a deal he can't refuse: if Wyatt ditches golf camp and keeps it a secret from their parents, Aaron will let him play in the “League of Pain,” a rough and dirty secret football league in their town. With its focus on bullying, a first crush, changing friendships, and coming of age, this book is a solid choice for reluctant readers who also happen to love football.–Joanne Albano, Commack Public Library, NY(c) Copyright 2013. He'