The Walk On (The Triple Threat, 1)
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The Walk On (The Triple Threat, 1) by John Feinstein
Bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein kicks off a new series for middle grade featuring Alex Myers, a student athlete who tries to take on the sports establishment in his new town.Alex Myers is a quarterback, but from the first day of football practice, it s clear that that position is very much filled by the coach s son, Matt.
Alex has the better arm, but Matt has more experience and the coach s loyalty. Alex finally gets a chance to show what he can do when Matt is injured, and he helps win a key game to keep the Lions bid for the state championship alive. But just when his star is rising, Alex gets blindsided the state has started drug testing, and Alex s test comes back positive for steroids. Alex knows that s not right. But he doesn t know if it s a mistake or if someone wants to make sure he can t play. . . .
John Feinstein has been praised as the best writer of sports books in America today (The Boston Globe), and this first installment in the Triple Threat series is his most thrilling and suspenseful novel yet. Fans of Mike Lupica, Tim Green, and Paul Volponi will want to check out The Walk On, and its companion, The Sixth Man.
A cliffhanger of a football novel bristling with social, personal, familial and ethical issues to complement the gridiron action. . . . All the goods for the sports enthusiast and more. Kirkus Reviews
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780385753494 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385753497 |
| Title | The Walk On (The Triple Threat, 1) |
| Author | John Feinstein |
| Series | The Triple Threat |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2015-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Prizes | Nominated for Iowa Teen Book Award. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |