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Summary: Roughnecks, By A. M.
Review: The plot of the story is somewhat interesting. The story does lag in places. Mostly at parts where they have random flashbacks. Some flashbacks make sense, but most don't. If the story is moving along it will eventually stop with a weird flashback that they usually already said a few pages back. Out of ten I would rate this book 4 because I didn't really relate to it and it wasn't a great pageturner. I wouldn't skip hanging out with my friends for it and I definately wouldn't clean the toilets before reading it again.
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Summary: Roughnecks: Football Review from a Girl
Review: The plot of this book was somewhat interesting, but it wasn't the type of book that I would love. At some points the story would lag a little bit because they had some pointless flashbacks that only made the story longer. If it was moving for a few pages and then all of the sudden it would put in another one of those flashbacks. Some parts of the flashbacks had something to do with the plot, but a lot didn't. Sometimes they kept telling the same flashback again and again. I would give this book a five out of ten...
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Summary: quick reading for sports fans
Review: This book is a recent Virginia Young Reader's selection for the 2000-2001 school year, and has a lot to offer...the narrative is first person, like a lot of novels for teens(especially sports novels), but what I really liked was the fact that the story is told from the point of view of a lineman, not the star quarterback or running back...those guys get all the publicity, so this was a great change.The course of the book covers 1 day in the life of Travis as he prepars fot the state championship(of course) football game against(of course)thier arch rival from Pineview. Despite the state championship, and the arch rivals, this book will keep you on your toes, just wondering if Travis can come out on top...I just loved the ending and can picture the final score in my mind even now! If you liked this book, try _Bull Catcher_ by Alden Carter, also a Virginia Young Reader selection for 2000-2001.
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Summary: Roughnecks
Review: This book is good because it seems to bring out the real life of highschool football. It begins a litlle slowly but other than that it gets you back in the mood to play football. I would definitely recommend this to any football player or former football player. I would also recommend it to somebody who doesn't play football because it actually shows you that when the pressure is on in life you can fight through it and do well.
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Summary: My Thoughts
Review: This book is good because it seems to bring out the the real life of high school football. The main character is just like a normal teenager. He worries like every normal teen, but never gives up. I would recommend this book to any one who has any slight interest in the game of football.
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Summary: Wonderful "guy" book that reinforces traditional values
Review: This book was great! The main character is so believable and a guy you would like to be friends with. He has faults and worries like every normal teen but he doesn't ever give up. He loves his family and works hard at both his work and his beloved football. This book was a great example of a boy who is strong both mentally and physically but at the same time he is sensitive and caring - one I will recommend to many who come in my library.
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Summary: The last game of a high-school football star ...
Review: This is one of those "one day in the life of" books. Gives you insight into the life of sports stars and their fans. I am neither. However, just the fact that I could make it through this book without getting bored and frustrated means a lot ! Knowledge about football is helpful, but not essential. I just sort of glossed over those parts about the plays. Lots of "football as a metaphor for life", and that sort of thing. Worth a look.
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Summary: Great book for male teenagers.
Review: This is such a great book to get male teenagers interested in reading. To read this story, Thomas Cochran puts you into young Travis Cody's mind and feelings as he tracks his final day of high school football. I didn't put this book down until I finished. The story talks about football but deep inside the message of "I Can Achieve" and "Just Do It" come out in this tale of a young boy entering a mans world. Parents please give this book to your son.
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