Replay
(Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Steven Sandor
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Pub Date Mar 01 2013 | Archive Date Apr 14 2014
James Lorimer & Company | Lorimer Children & Teens
Description
Growing up above his parents' Chinese family restaurant in Sexsmith, Alberta, Warren Chen has always dreamed of being a football star. At 90 pounds and five feet tall, he's not exactly built like a linebacker, but even short kids from tiny towns have big dreams. At first the coach is reluctant to even let him try out, but soon he sees Warren's strengths—he is small, slippery, and no one can catch him. Warren is named the team's new running back.
In their first game of the season, the Sexsmith Shamrocks face their biggest rivals, Grande Prairie. In a breathtaking dash along the sideline, Warren reaches the end zone to score the game-winning touchdown—almost. But Warren celebrates anyway, and the referee buys it. Sexsmith's losing streak is broken, and Warren has proven himself worthy to be on the team, a genuine football star! But he knows it's not quite the truth, and sooner or later, someone will find out. Warren has to decide whether to come clean and cost his school the victory, or continue living the small town football dream.
A Note From the Publisher
CA publication Mar. 2013
US publication Oct. 2013,
CA publication Mar. 2013
Advance Praise
"In a well-written and compelling story, Sandor quietly explores ideas on how important pro sports are to our world and how the win-at-all-costs attitude can have a negative effect on children."
- Wayne Arthurson, GigCity.ca
"the characters that readers encounter in Replay are refreshingly individual, and the story proceeds in a natural manner. . . the book shows the reader glimpses of many aspects of Warren's life: his relationship with his parents and sister, his work in the family restaurant, and his attitude in class and towards homework, all of which help readers to identify with Warren and follow his actions from a closer distance. Important themes in the book include teamwork, integrity, trying your best, responsibility, and (familial) love, which are all integrated into the story in such a way that the reader never feels preached at, or squirmy with embarrassment." Highly Recommended.
- Sae Yong Kim, CM Magazine
Marketing Plan
An action-packed sports novel for ages 10-13. Fry reading level - 3.5
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781459403819 |
PRICE | $9.95 (USD) |