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Dan must choose between personal glory and team success when a new boy in school threatens to overtake the quarterback position he has worked toward for three years.
Quick Summary
Back-up Quarterback by Eleanor Robins follows Dan, a high school athlete who has worked for three years to become the starting quarterback, when a talented new boy arrives at school and threatens to take his position. The book explores themes of jealousy, loyalty, friendship struggles, and the difficult choice between personal glory and putting the team first. If your kid likes sports stories like Mike Lupica's Heat or Travel Team, they'll appreciate this quick read that captures the pressure and drama of competitive youth athletics. This 4,823-word book with a 2.7 AR level is ideal for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy realistic school fiction with relatable teenage characters dealing with competition and disappointment.