First Team

Jacket Description/Back: It's going to take everything he has to stay on the first team . . . and stay safe. It's happened again. Brock Nickerson is on the run from the bad guys who have been chasing him and his father. But this time it's going to be different. At least, that's what Brock's dad has promised. This time they are going to stay . . . for good. So Brock decides to go out for the football team. With the help of his new friends, Mak and Laurel, Brock knows he can be a great quarterback and make first team. The coaches have other plans, though, especially for the kids from the wrong side of the tracks, which is exactly where Brock now lives. As Brock tries to fit in, both on and off the field, his father's past creeps up on him until one day, one chance meeting will cause everything to come crashing down. Can Brock navigate his new life, or will his past force him back on the run again?Review Quotes: An entertaining novel. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Review Quotes: Timeless. An exciting continuation of Brock s adventures on and off the field. --Kirkus Reviews"Review Quotes: "Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica or Dan Gutman."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Review Quotes: "An entertaining novel."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksReview Quotes: Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica or Dan Gutman. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"Review Quotes: This story of friendship, fresh stars, and belonging has appeal that continues far past the end zone. --ALA Booklist"

Contributor Bio:  Green, Tim Tim Green played Little League baseball for many years before specializing in football. After graduating as covaledictorian from Syracuse University, he was a first-round draft pick and played as a star defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons for eight years. He earned his law degree with honors and has worked as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports and an NFL commentator for NPR. When his sons began to play baseball, Tim drew on his early love of the game to coach their teams. His exciting books for young readers include the New York Times bestselling Unstoppable, Baseball Great, Rivals, and Best of the Best. He has also written the novels Football Genius, Football Champ, and The Big Time, starring Troy White, and Football Hero, starring Ty Lewis. Troy and Ty meet in Tim's exciting Football Genius novel Deep Zone. Tim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.