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Freddy, a junior on his school’s football team, feels the playing field is uneven when teammates and opponents treat him unfairly. When Mark mocks him, Freddy channels his anger into a desperate drive to excel on the field. The story follows his emotional journey as he learns to balance competition and friendship in a juvenile setting.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Jean Marzollo
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