Top Prospect - by Paul Volponi (Paperback)

About the Book

A football book for right now that offers a smart, compassionate look at the way college sports recruiting changes kids who aren't even teenagers yet

Book Synopsis

Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback.

He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first.

As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge opponents aiming to sack the star quarterback. But his biggest challenge might be staying focused in the face of sudden fame. Because now the pressure is on, and Travis has to prove himself with every pass.

"Travis' love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes."--Booklist

Review Quotes

"Purchase where there is a high interest in football and where books for reluctant readers are needed."--School Library Journal

-- (7/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"Travis' love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes."--Booklist

-- (9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"With an astute sense of his audience, Volponi in the end returns readers to the love of the game that should be the heart of any athlete who wants to succeed in playing at the highest level. Absorbing . . . ."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (6/15/2016 12:00:00 AM)