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Danny, a talented gymnast at high school, faces daily bullying from the football team. When a new student, emotionally and physically scarred, joins the football squad, he and Danny form an unlikely friendship that challenges the status quo and explores resilience in a hostile environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Joshua Cohen
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