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Michael and Tom Curtis, identical twins with a lifelong love of football, are separated by a heartbreaking accident that forces Michael to watch from the sidelines while Tom calls the plays. During a crucial game, Michael concentrates intensely on a strategy that, moments later, Tom calls perfectly. Wondering if coincidence or extrasensory perception, the brothers conduct a daring experiment to push their telepathic connection to its limits. The result is startling: Michael abruptly joins the field and scores a spectacular touchdown, raising questions about the power of sibling bonds and the supernatural.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Matt Christopher
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