{"product_id":"love-of-the-game-9781250006370","title":"Love of the Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiddle school is full of new challenges for Jackson, Gig, Isaac, and Diego, four sports-loving friends who have always stuck together. Lockers that won't open, older (and bigger) kids, classes that are far apart, tons of homework--there's a lot to get used to. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne thing the boys are looking forward to, however, is making the football team. Not every one will get what he wants, though, on the field and at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. \u003ci\u003eLove of the Game \u003c\/i\u003eby John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There is a nice balance between the sports action and the portrayal of young people navigating the difficulties of growing up both at home and at school. Realistic characters, believable dialogue and a genuine feel for the rhythms and issues of middle-schoolers make this a satisfying addition to a solid middle-grade set.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250006370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e106913 \/ Love of the Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John Coy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096145789109,"sku":"9781250006370","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_75a198b7-2b41-4b7f-b6b2-0178973e4f11.jpg?v=1692802719","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/love-of-the-game-9781250006370","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}