{"product_id":"game-changer-9781419731433","title":"Game Changer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis nontraditional narrative, using conversations, interview transcripts, text messages, hospital reports, and other documents, skillfully peels back the elements of the mystery. The issues of football's violence are presented, but the book's real strength is the depiction of the culture behind it....The story will resonate with those on both sides of the debate about the role of youth football in society, and the unusual storytelling technique sets it apart from most sport fiction. * Kirkus Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eHand this to your reluctant readers who love football; the format makes this an incredibly easy story to navigate and will not intimidate struggling readers. * School Library Connection *\u003cbr\u003eA must-buy for libraries looking for innovative narratives for sports fans. Readers who enjoy Tim Green, Mike Lupica, and Kwame Alexander will want to pick this up. * School Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eGreenwald’s novel entertains while exposing readers to the potential risks and consequences inherent in the sport of football . . . an interesting, innovative read. * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eAn ideal discussion starter for middle-school readers ready to debate whether football’s—or any sport’s—violence is reason to pull the plug. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *\u003cbr\u003eA must-read for any parent, coach, or young football player. * Midwest Book Review *","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039450595671,"sku":"9781419731433","price":17.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781419731433.jpg?v=1750943738","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/game-changer-9781419731433","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}