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TJ Barnes helps out at his parents' hardware store and spends time with his friend Seymour and his cats T-Rex and Alaska. When Seymour signs both of them up for a football team, TJ worries because neither of them is particularly athletic or skilled at the sport. With the help of library books, TJ begins to learn about football while Seymour remains determined to become a star player.
Quick Summary
TJ Barnes would rather hang out with his ridiculous cats T-Rex and Alaska in his parents' hardware store than play any sport, but when his best friend signs them both up for football, chaos and hilarity ensue. Kids will giggle at the antics of T-Rex and Alaska, cheer as TJ stumbles through practices, and root for him to find his own way on the field. If your kid loves the goofy humor and school chaos in the "My Weird School" series, they'll adore TJ's misadventures. This perfect pick for kids in grades 2-4 runs 19,379 words at a 4.4 reading level.