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Lone Stars

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An uplifting story about role models, football, and tackling fear set in the heart of Friday Night Lights country—from the bestselling creator of Heat, Travel Team, and Fantasy League.

Clay is a quarterback’s dream. When he zips across the field, arms outstretched, waiting for the ball to sail into his hands, there is not any denying him the catch. Like most Texans, Clay is never more at home than when playing football. And his coach, a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys, is rather like a second father.

But as the football season kicks off, Clay begins to notice some strange behavior from his coach–lapses in his memory and unusual mood swings. The conclusion is painful, but obvious: Coach Cooper is showing side effects of the many concussions he sustained all over his playing days. As Clay’s season wears on, it becomes clear that the real victory will be to help his coach walk onto that famous star logo in the midst of Cowboys Field one last time–all over a Thanksgiving day ceremony honoring him and his former Super Bowl-winning teammates.

In Lone Stars, #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica demonstrates once again that there’s no children’s sports novelist today who can match his ability to weave a story of vivid sports action and heartfelt emotion. A touching story that proves life is bigger than a game.

Praise for Lone Stars

“Lupica has crafted another fine sports story for the middle school reader.”—VOYA

“Young readers, no matter their level of interest in the game, will be drawn in by this touching, timely story.”—Booklist

“There is a lot of great football action to keep the sports enthusiasts engaged, and the information about concussive injury is easily understood and applied. This is an entertaining read that also imparts crucial message.”—School Library Connection

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