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61) Simply the best
Author
Series
Chicago Stars volume 10
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business-fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option. Rory Garrett is-let’s be honest-a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett’s most important client, her football legend brother. Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
When football star Nick Harding hobbles into the Black Salt Cafe the morning after the night before, he is served by Anna, a waitress with haunted-looking eyes and no interest in footballers, famous or otherwise. Nick is instantly drawn to this exotic, intelligent girl. But a relationship between them risks shame for her conservative refugee family and backlash for Nick that could ruin his career. Meanwhile, Nick's sister, Lily, is struggling to finish...
Author
Series
Honeymoon Harbor volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Readers won't want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor and its characters' second chances at life and love. --Publishers Weekly Get your heartstrings ready to be pulled with bestselling author JoAnn Ross in her much-anticipated return to Honeymoon Harbor Pro quarterback Burke Mannion is at a crossroads in his career--nearing retirement age, he wonders if it's time to hang up his cleats, or keep pushing his body and head to training...
Author
Publisher
Broadstreet Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Shares stories from the Chicago Bears star's youth that illustrate how his experiences shaped him into the man and athlete he became, while imparting wisdom to students on how to succeed in the face of adversity.
65) The blind side
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
When homeless teenager Michael Oher is given a home by the Touhy family in Memphis, he learns to play football and find success in school, and they discover a new son and brother.
66) A man of honor
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin Heartwarming
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
Description
"Could an ex-jock with a heart teach her how to love? To save the Charleston television station where she works, producer Brooke Montgomery must train former football star Jeremy Crockett as their new news anchor. Brooke is surprised to find herself falling for the bachelor dad--but when he sacrifices a huge story because of old loyalties, Brooke realizes their priorities are worlds apart. Will her drive to save the station mean an end to her future...
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education / Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This high-interest history of the National Football League's New England Patriots highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Tom Brady"--
68) Hometown legend
Author
Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
In Athens City, Alabama, hard times have driven the town to desperation. But with the return of an old friend, the town's football team might be able to bring back the glory.
Author
Publisher
Whitman
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A lively and profusely illustrated history of the Golden Gophers from their first informal game against Hamline University at the Minneapolis Fairgrounds in 1882 to the eve of their return to outdoor football on the U of M campus in 2009 after playing 26 years downtown in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
Author
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings were having a moment. On and off the turf of the old Metropolitan Stadium, the Purple People Eaters reigned supreme. At the center of it all was unconventional quarterback Joe Kapp. Kapp joined the Vikings with the tenacity to succeed. With the motto ''40 for 60,'' he inspired the team's forty players to give it their all every minute, every hour, every game. Kapp helped mold the Vikings into a winning team, scoring...
72) Final season
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! 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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education / Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This high-interest history of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Emmitt Smith"--
74) Game day
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
75) Slugfest
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
"Forced to take Physical Education Equivalency, aka "Slugfest," in summer school so he can maintain his star spot on the JV football team, Yash recruits his fellow PE rejects to train with him and pass this course, an endeavor that turns into a summer he'll never forget"--
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
When the 1905 football season ended, nineteen players were dead and countless others were critically injured. The public was outraged. The game had reached a make-or-break moment-fourth down and inches. Coaches, players, fans, and even the president of the United States had one last chance: change football or leave the field. Football's defenders managed to move the chains. Rule changes and reforms after 1905 saved the game and cleared the way for...
77) The matchmakers
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Single mom Dori Robertson isn't sure if she's ready for dating--and neither is single dad Gavin. But when their children scheme to get them together, love begins to blossom.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player, but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda and the encouragement of his family,...
79) My all American
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The story of University of Texas college football star Freddie Steinmark, who lost his life to bone cancer after a promising start with the Longhorns, recounting the team's legendary win that marked his final game.
80) Her secret son
Author
Series
Publisher
Love Inspired
Language
English
Description
"To protect her child-- she concealed the truth. The last person rancher Harlow Matheson expects to meet while out on horseback in a rainstorm is injured-- and barely conscious-- NFL star Nash Corbin. Four years ago, Nash betrayed Harlow's family. Now she must nurse Nash back to health while concealing the truth from him-- that he is the father of her son. But as the two grow close, how much longer can Harlow keep her secret?"--back cover.
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