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1) Deal breaker
Author
Series
Myron Bolitar mysteries volume 1
Language
English
Description
Sports agent Myron Bolitar rushes to find out the truth when the future of his star client, rookie quarterback Christian Steele, is threatened by the reappearance of a former girlfriend everyone believed to be dead.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other...
Author
Series
Chicago Stars volume 8
Language
English
Description
Discovered by the former quarterback she was hired to tail, detective Piper Dove pretends to be the athlete's stalker and is subsequently hired as his bodyguard, an arrangement threatened by their growing chemistry.
Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Formats
Description
Aaron Hill has it all-athletic good looks and the many privileges of a star quarterback. His Sundays are spent playing NFL football in front of a televised audience of millions. But Aaron's about to receive an unexpected handoff, one that will give him a whole new view of his self-centered life. Derrick Anderson is a family man who volunteers his time with foster kids while sustaining a long career as a pro football player. But now he's looking for...
5) Take one
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the
...Author
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
For 10 years Arlene has kept her promises, and God has kept His end of the bargain. Until now.
When an old schoolmate from Possett turns up at Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about Jim Beverly, former quarterback and god of Possett High, Arlene's break with her former hometown is forced to an end. At the same time, Burr, her long-time boyfriend, has raised an ultimatum: introduce him to her family or consider him gone. Arlene loves...
When an old schoolmate from Possett turns up at Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about Jim Beverly, former quarterback and god of Possett High, Arlene's break with her former hometown is forced to an end. At the same time, Burr, her long-time boyfriend, has raised an ultimatum: introduce him to her family or consider him gone. Arlene loves...
7) Lion & Lamb
Author
Language
English
Description
"Philadelphia is in a state of shock over the fate of two hometown heroes: Eagles starting quarterback Archie Hughes, and his even more famous wife, Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes. One spouse is murdered. The other is suspect #1. Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defense: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, a sleuth so bright she's got to wear shades....
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With unparalleled access to Heisman Trophy-winning phenom Johnny Manziel, Bruce Feldman has written a modern-day tale about the making of the next superstars in football's most important position: the quarterback. In the world of modern football, with teams worth a billion dollars or more, no position defines a franchise like quarterback. To tell the story of all that goes on to create the perfect quarterback, bestselling author Bruce Feldman gained...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
They're the best the NFL has ever seen! This title introduces the NFL's biggest stars, past and present. Readers of all levels will be drawn in by easy-to-read stories, quick-hit sidebars and high-impact photos that tell each player's story. With spotlight stats, info boxes, a glossary, additional resources, and more, this series is jam-packed with information fit for any football fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Acclaimed sports journalist Gary Myers comes the definitive inside account of the greatest rivalry in NFL history. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are perhaps the two greatest quarterbacks of all time. They are living legends who have come to embody the quarterback position and shape an entire generation of the NFL. They have also been fierce rivals every step of the way, and their many epic duels have not only ranked among the best and most exciting...
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"For generations, American athletes have enjoyed the ever-escalating celebrity lavished upon them when they combine on-the-field talent with off-the field charisma, but never before have we seen as transformative a sports dynasty as the Mannings: a bloodline of strong arms, Southern values, and savvy business instincts--each man compelling in his own right, made whole by family. But how, in just fifty years, did this private trio achieve football...
14) Quarterbacks
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the game and rules of football that focuses on the role quarterbacks play and the ways they interact with their teammates to win, and contains information on star athletes in the position throughout the history of the game.
15) Ruff and tumble
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
"He's the star quarterback of the Seattle Lumberjacks. She's the driving force behind football's beloved Puppy Cup. As a production assistant for the Puppy Cup, Hailey Lincoln knows all things puppies and football. She also knows tall things Cole Bennett, star quarterback for the Seattle Lumberjacks and sexiest man alive. But years spent cheering for Cole from the sidelines never prepared her to meet his famous winning grin--or his unexpected plea...
16) Tom Brady
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Tom Brady is a study in longevity, consistency, and greatness. He has played eighteen seasons at quarterback in the NFL for the New England Patriots. During that time, he set thirty different records, has won more regular season games, playoff games, and Super Bowl Championships than any other player in league history. Brady, who was not drafted until the 6th round by New England, made his way from second-string backup quarterback to become a thirteen-time...
17) Quarterbacks
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Graphix an imprint of Scholastic, Kaepernick Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. Colin isn't excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, "Baseball is a white man's game." Colin looks up to...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has won the Super Bowl five times. Young football fans will love this sports biography with carefully leveled text, exciting photos, and critical thinking questions.