Long Bomb

From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Ed used to dream of being a receiver. At fourteen, Ed wishes he could play for his High Mustangs team—but he worries that he’s too tall and too skinny. Tyrone, the quarterback, teases Ed about his build, and his crush on Tyrone’s girlfriend Zara and one day at practice throws a ball at Ed’s head. Ed’s instincts kick in and he makes the catch! Ed joins the team as back-up receiver, but Tyrone won’t pass to Ed. The big game against their rival team leaves Ed wondering if Tyrone will throw to him, and if he does, can Ed catch a pass and make his dreams of being a football hero come true? Follow the action in this adventurous high/low middle grade story.

Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre High/Low
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Sports
Copyright 2020
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 160
Publication Date 2020-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV032030, JUV039100, JUV039140
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5 x 7.75
Lexile 600
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

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Lorimer Sports Stories

Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition… View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal

“The in-depth game play will attract sports fans . . . The books also skillfully take on relevant issues including racial discrimination, economic disparities, and mental illness.”—School Library Journal