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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 5 Up—Charlie "The Brain" Gaines may be an average seventh grader in most respects, but he possesses an uncanny knowledge about football teams and a sixth sense about game strategy. A so-so linebacker for his own Pop Warner team, the Culver City Cardinals, Charlie would much rather be on the sidelines, calling plays along with the coach. Best friend Anna Bretton shares Charlie's passion for football, as it is in her blood—her grandfather and uncle own and manage the Los Ang...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Twelve-year-old footballer Charlie is a savant at analyzing game strategy and players--a talent he uses as his team's benchwarmer. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
