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Description
Frankie and his friends help a boy who has lost his brother when the magic football sends them back in time to a boarding school.
Quick Summary
If your kid's into stories that mix sports, magic, and a bit of time-travel fun, this one's pretty solid. Frankie and his friends get pulled into the past by a magic football, which sounds silly but actually leads them into a meaningful adventure where they help a boy dealing with losing his brother. It's got that mix of humor and heart that younger readers tend to gobble up, and at around 40 pages with a 4.0 reading level, it won't overwhelm reluctant readers. Parents might appreciate that it tackles friendship and empathy without getting too heavy. Think of it as a quicker, lighter take on the choose-your-own-adventure vibe you might get from a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, but with time travel and football instead.