![]() ![]() ![]() This therefore isn’t up to the level of Korman’s Pop (BCCB 1/10), but despite possible fumbles on emotional beats, Kester manages to offer readers something often satisfying and undeniably funny, especially for readers with similarly complicated relationships to football. When Brett shows obvious signs of being concussed before a major game with scouts in attendance and the subject of CTE takes center stage, however, the tension seems manufactured additionally, the dialogue is sometimes heavy handed, and the resolution involving the explosion of a beached whale is not only weird but weirdly convenient. Gut and psychology syndrome : natural treatment for autism, dyspraxia, A.D.D., dyslexia, A.D.H.D., depression. The book explores the great level of sacrifice and loss that seems inseparable from America’s (especially its smallest and most vulnerable parts) commitment to football as Wyatt chases the dream and then questions its worth. Gut Check by Eric Kester, call number: YA FIC KESTER Here to Stay by Sara Farizan, call number: YA FIC FARIZAN Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally. Summary: Wyatt has wanted nothing more than to play football on Grayports championship-winning team. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Wyatt Parker wants what his star QB older brother Brett has-respect from his community, attention of girls, the favor of their father, etc.-and he narrates like a self-deprecating color commentator his story of chasing football glory in a town where that means everything. Read Gut Check by Eric Kester with a free trial. ![]()
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