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Scott Green is a promising high‑school football player who suddenly finds himself dismissed from the team after police discover marijuana in his duffel bag. With his reputation and family trust at stake, he embarks on a detective quest to identify who planted the drugs. As he interviews teammates, coaches, and classmates, Scott learns valuable lessons about integrity, friendship, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Matt Christopher
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