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Lone Stars
Contributor(s): Lupica, Mike (Author)

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ISBN: 0399172807     ISBN-13: 9780399172809
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Football
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2017010409
Age Level: 10-UP
Grade Level: 5-UP
Lexile Measure: 840(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 8.9" L (0.92 lbs) 240 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Self-Esteem
Features: Ikids, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2017 - Recommended - Readable
Booklist 09/01/2017 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 113 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 190770
Reading Level: 5.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 9.0
 
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Publisher Description:
An uplifting story about role models, football, and tackling fear set in the heart of Friday Night Lights country--from the bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team, and Fantasy League.

Clay is a quarterback's dream. When he zips across the field, arms outstretched, waiting for the ball to sail into his hands, there's no denying him the catch. Like most Texans, Clay is never more at home than when playing football. And his coach, a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys, is just like a second father.

But as the football season kicks off, Clay begins to notice some odd behavior from his coach--lapses in his memory and strange mood swings. The conclusion is painful, but obvious: Coach Cooper is showing side effects of the many concussions he sustained during his playing days. As Clay's season wears on, it becomes clear that the real victory will be to help his coach walk onto that famous star logo in the middle of Cowboys Field one last time--during a Thanksgiving day ceremony honoring him and his former Super Bowl-winning teammates.

In Lone Stars, #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica demonstrates once again that there is no children's sports novelist today who can match his ability to weave a story of vivid sports action and heartfelt emotion. A touching story that proves life is bigger than a game.

Praise for Lone Stars

Lupica has crafted another fine sports story for the middle school reader.--VOYA

Young readers, no matter their level of interest in the game, will be drawn in by this touching, timely story.--Booklist

There is plenty of great football action to keep the sports enthusiasts engaged, and the information about concussive injury is easily understood and applied. This is an entertaining read that also imparts an important message.--School Library Connection

 
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