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Long Bomb
by Eric Howling
Ed doesn't look like a football star. But can he play like one?
A shy Calgary teen who doubts his abilities steps onto the football field, finding courage as he stands up to bullying, overcomes self-doubt, and learns the value of teamwork and self-belief.
About the Author
ERIC HOWLING is the author of ten books including Head Hunter, Red Zone Rivals, Hoop Magic, and Run and Gun in the Lorimer Sports Stories series. His books have been shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, named Resource Link's Year's Best and picked as CCBC Best Books selections. Eric lives and plays sports in Calgary, Alberta.
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"... the in-depth game play will attract sports fans."
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Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General
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Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Bullying & Conflict, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Romance, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Football
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