{"product_id":"touchdown-kid-9780062293862","title":"Touchdown Kid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green comes a football story about a boy who is given a chance to prove that wealth and privilege don't matter on the football field, as long as he has the skills to compete. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he's constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCory knows that football could be his ticket out. But leaving to attend private school also means struggling to fit into a world where most people look at him and just see a scholarship kid from the wrong side of town. Cory knows that if he can fight hard enough--both on and off the field--he may be able to secure a bright future that looks different from his unpromising past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreen, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Side of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Outrage\u003c\/em\u003e. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also worked as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports and NPR.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first book for young readers, \u003cem\u003eFootball Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller and was followed by \u003cem\u003eFootball Hero\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFootball Champ, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Big Time\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDeep Zone\u003c\/em\u003e. He drew on his experiences playing and coaching Little League for \u003cem\u003eRivals\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePinch Hit\u003c\/em\u003e and two more \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers: \u003cem\u003eBaseball Great\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBest of the Best\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Jon Scieszka called Tim Green's \u003cem\u003eUnstoppable\u003c\/em\u003e, a book about a boy's struggle with cancer that debuted at #2 on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, Absolutely heroic. And something every guy should read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612640579858,"sku":"9780062293862","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70165d44-6f4b-4445-a872-546c72a73adc.jpg?v=1732376298","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/touchdown-kid-9780062293862","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}