Saturday, April 10, 2010

Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports, by Alden R. Carter

Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports, by Alden R. Carter. New York: Holiday House, 2006. 192 pages.

This collection of interconnected stories and vignettes follows students at Argyle High as they learn the games of football, love, and life. Is there a brain hidden in that 300 pound linebacker after all? Who has a secret crush? This collection reminds readers that nothing is as simple as it seems.

Readers must leave their preconceptions and stereotypes at the door as they read this collection. For middle school readers who aren't quite ready for the heavy subject matter of Chris Crutcher's books, but who still love reading about sports, Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports is a funny, fast-paced read that most will enjoy.

The author's website can be seen at www.aldencarter.com. Editorial and reader reviews can be found at Amazon.

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