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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Cut from the Cleveland Browns after the worst performance in the history of the NFL, Rick Dockery, desperate to play football, is hired by the Panthers of Parma, Italy, and finds himself confronted by the confusing diversity of Italian culture, language,and romance.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
Three people--self-centered star quarterback Aaron Hill; pro football player Derrick Anderson, who has strayed from God; and social worker Megan Gunn, struggling to adopt a little boy--are brought together during a season of hope, self-discovery, and faith.
3) Deal breaker
Author
Series
Myron Bolitar mysteries volume 1
Language
English
Description
The debut of Myron Bolitar, a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent and one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction, Deal Breaker is a page-turning classic from Edgar Award–winner and master storyteller Harlan Coben.
“One of the most engaging heroes in mystery fiction.”—Dennis Lehane
Sports agent Myron Bolitar is poised on the edge of the big time. So is Christian...
“One of the most engaging heroes in mystery fiction.”—Dennis Lehane
Sports agent Myron Bolitar is poised on the edge of the big time. So is Christian...
4) Overkill
Author
Language
English
Description
"Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Zach Bridger hasn't seen his ex-wife, Rebecca Pratt, for years--not since their volatile marriage imploded--so he's shocked to receive a life-altering call about her. Rebecca has been placed on life support after a violent assault, and he--despite their divorce--has medical power-of-attorney. Zach is asked to make an impossible choice: keep her on life support or take her off of it. Buckling under the weight of the...
Author
Series
Chicago Stars volume 9
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns to her beloved Chicago Stars series with a romance between a Chicago Stars quarterback and one of the world's greatest opera singers-and a major diva. Chicago Stars series series, 384pp., 150K
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the latest Play-by-Play novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Straddling the Line, a sexy quarterback is finally playing for keeps ... Grant Cassidy knows how to be a football star-flash that dazzling smile, throw the winning pass, get the girl. But while the hot quarterback loves the game and the lifestyle, no woman has come close to catching his heart. Then he matches wits with a smart, gorgeous model, and Grant finds himself wanting...
Author
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xiii, 304 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"With unparalleled access to Heisman Trophy-winning phenom Johnny Manziel, Bruce Feldman has written a modern-day tale about the making of the next superstars in football's most important position: the quarterback. In the world of modern football, with teams worth a billion dollars or more, no position defines a franchise like quarterback. To tell the story of all that goes on to create the perfect quarterback, bestselling author Bruce Feldman gained...
9) Final season
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Publisher Annotation: 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 diagnosis-connected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the field-Ben's mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football. Ben isn't playing just...
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 980L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
From Peyton Manning and Drew Brees to Tony Romo and Tom Brady, this title is jam-packed with stats and stories about eight of the top NFL quarterbacks in action.
11) Falling for you
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Willow Bradford is content taking a break from modeling to run her family's inn. Then she comes face-to-face with NFL quarterback Corbin Stewart, the man who broke her heart-- and wants to win her back. When a decades-old missing-persons case brings them together, they're forced to decide whether they can risk falling for one another all over again. -- adapted from jacket
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"David "Lizard" Hochmeyer is a star quarterback set on Princeton until the mysterious murder of his parents. As he and sister Kate struggle to cope, they find their lives crossing with prima ballerina Sylphide and her rock star husband, who inhabit the mansion across the pond from their Connecticut home.
14) Drew Brees
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A short look at the life and career of the famous quarterback.
Author
Series
Mystery bookshop volume 2
Publisher
Kensington Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
"To the town of North Harbor, Michigan, MISU quarterback Dawson Alexander is a local hero. To Samantha Washington, owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore, Dawson is more than a tenant--he's like an adopted son. But to the police, he is their prime suspect after his ex-girlfriend is found murdered. It's more than enough real-life drama for Sam to tackle, but her role as a mystery writer also calls..."--
16) Tony Romo
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
130 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the football player, raised in a small town in Wisconsin, whose checkered career has nevertheless resulted in a position as the Dallas Cowbows quarterback.
17) Aaron Rodgers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
19) Peyton Manning
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
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