About This Book

In his gripping debut novel, acclaimed picture book author John Coy presents the high stakes world of high school football, where doing what it takes to win doesn't always mean doing the right thing, and a young man discovers that the hits he takes on the field don't compare to the ones he faces in life.

This look into the world of high school boys and athletes — and their struggle to be the best — is provocative and searingly honest.

"... [Coy] writes a moving, nuanced portrait of a teen struggling with adults who demand, but don't always deserve, respect," -- Booklist Starred Review **