New England Patriots

Children's Literature - John D. Orsborn

Imagine, you are a member of one of the better teams in the National Football League (NFL), but you do not get into very many real games. Someone comes to you and says, "I know you've only thrown three passes, but you will win the Super Bowl this year." What would you say? Like most, you would smile and wonder if the person was crazy. However, that is exactly the story behind the New England Patriots Super Bowl victory in 2002 under the leadership of Tom Brady. A part of the "Team Spirit" series, this title treats readers to some of the amazing stories surrounding this interesting team. Author Mark Stewart skillfully weaves the history of the New England Patriots into a tapestry of fun for younger readers. He begins as with all books in this series with history, then follows with many of the achievements and stories surrounding individual players and coaches. Stories like the one above abound in the history of the Patriots. Of course to read about the "Snow Plow" game, readers will have to open the cover of the book. Photographs included in the text really help illustrate the players and their time as Patriots. This book is a good addition to any nonfiction library collection.