Game Changer
$21.89
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2021
Summary
Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma, fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery—and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic accident. Was this an inevitable result of playing a violent sport, or was something more sinister happening on the field that day?
Told in an innovative, multimedia format combining dialogue, texts, newspaper articles, transcripts, an online f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419736971 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1419736973 |
| Author: | Tommy Greenwald |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Amulet Paperbacks |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 140mm x 205mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
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Critics Review
This nontraditional narrative, using conversations, interview transcripts, text messages, hospital reports, and other documents, skillfully peels back the elements of the mystery. The issues of football’s violence are presented, but the book’s real strength is the depiction of the culture behind it….The story will resonate with those on both sides of the debate about the role of youth football in society, and the unusual storytelling technique sets it apart from most sport fiction. * Kirkus Reviews *
Hand this to your reluctant readers who love football; the format makes this an incredibly easy story to navigate and will not intimidate struggling readers. * School Library Connection *
A must-buy for libraries looking for innovative narratives for sports fans. Readers who enjoy Tim Green, Mike Lupica, and Kwame Alexander will want to pick this up. * School Library Journal *
Greenwald’s novel entertains while exposing readers to the potential risks and consequences inherent in the sport of football … an interesting, innovative read. * Booklist *
An ideal discussion starter for middle-school readers ready to debate whether football’s—or any sport’s—violence is reason to pull the plug. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
A must-read for any parent, coach, or young football player. * Midwest Book Review *
Tommy Greenwald
Tommy Greenwald is the bestselling author of the acclaimed Game Changer series, including Game Changer, Rivals, Dinged, and The Right Call. Game Changer was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Month, a YALSA Top Ten Pick, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, and has appeared on multiple state reading lists. Rivals was also an Amazon Best Book of the Month, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.
Known for his innovative storytelling and fast-paced, accessible narratives, Greenwald writes books that explore sports, friendship, identity, resilience, and the challenges facing young people today. He is also the author of the popular Charlie Joe Jackson and Crimebiters! series, among many other books for children and young adults.
In addition to his writing, Tommy is the cofounder of SpotCo, a New York City theatrical and entertainment advertising agency. He is also the lyricist and co-book writer, with Andrew Lippa, of the Off-Broadway musical John & Jen, which has been performed throughout the United States and internationally.
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