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Overview
No one trusts a quitter... More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position-and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boots something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Geared toward readers with an interest in football, this sports novel is an endearing tale that speaks loudly of never giving up. Theodore "Boots" Raymond has his heart set on the position of quarterback when he decides to go out for football. He does not realize until the day of tryouts that he is too big for a quarterback and is assigned the right-tackle position. Boots experiences a series of changes beginning with a less-than-perfect attitude that eventually progresses to a desire to work hard for his team. Through correspondence with his brother, Tom, who is away in the military, Boots is encouraged to stick with playing football and to give it his all no matter what postion he is assigned. Boots also learns a great deal about friendship as one of his best friends, Duck, steps out on a limb to call Boots on his actions. This book is recommended for anyone with an interest in sports. Its positive message is a strong reminder of the value of teamwork in all circumstances. Reviewer: Allison FettersBook Details
Published
September 1, 1987
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pages
139
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780316140584