Why was Teddy injured? Addison fiction or nonfiction. See 2 questions about Game Changer…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. Sort order. Start your review of Game Changer. Apr 23, Leigh Anne rated it it was amazing Shelves: middle-grade , realistic-fiction , school-year This is one of those books I know I can hand over to so many students.
You don't have to play football to enjoy this book or to understand the issues surrounding the sport. It is also written in a quick-read format, which will appeal to reluctant readers. Jun 16, Erin rated it it was amazing. This book was just what I needed.
Just a solid good book that kept me engaged the whole time. I never once tried to find plot holes, dissect a characters choice, or throw my hands up in exasperation over the lack of editing.
I hate football and the obsession society has with it. But the things I hear parents put their This book was just what I needed. But the things I hear parents put their kids through at very young ages just so they can watch their kid play football disgusts me. I really appreciate how the author loves football, had a kid play it and loved watching his kid play but still knew this book needed to be written.
I think this book would appeal to any kid and even adults. May 04, Ms. Yingling rated it really liked it. ARC provided by the publisher upon request At the end of summer football camp for the Walthorne Wildcats, Ted Youngblood collapses as he comes off the field and ends up comatose in the hospital.
Told in dialogue, texts, interviews and chat boards by Ted's parents and sister, his doctors, his teammates and others from school, we slowly find out why Ted ended up being injured. We also hear from Ted from the underwater depths of his coma. Ted's parents are divorced, so are not always in agreement as ARC provided by the publisher upon request At the end of summer football camp for the Walthorne Wildcats, Ted Youngblood collapses as he comes off the field and ends up comatose in the hospital.
Ted's parents are divorced, so are not always in agreement as to the treatment of their son. Camille, who is the coach's daughter and has an interest in Ted, starts a chat board, but not all of the postings are supportive. One commenter in particular, Clea, keeps bringing up the idea that Ethan, who hit Ted, did it on purpose. As we go back and forth and hear the reactions of the different characters to the events, we find out more about the culture of football in the school and the deep emotional attachment that the characters have to football, and watch as Ted slowly makes his way out of the depths of injury to re enter the world and reflects on what has happened.
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the age of characters in middle grade books, and how having one in 8th grade or high school tends to make the book "young adult". I think this is incorrect.
There aren't many sports books that discuss summer conditioning programs, so it was interesting to read about this one, even if most of the events occurred after the camp itself. The format does make this a quick read, and will make it popular with fans of Alexander's The Crossover or Myers' Monster. Personally, I adore Greenwald's regular narrative style, so would have preferred this to be in a standard format like The Real Us so that I could have gotten more background information.
While we don't get a lot of information about each character, we are able to observe a lot of their interactions. With very few words, we get a lot of insight into what the members of the football team are thinking. They love the game, they love the violence of it, and they want to be a part of a group with traditions. They manage to cultivate these things without the coach really understanding what is going on. That was a nice touch-- while it was a little disturbing that the coach didn't know what was going on, it was good to see that he hadn't condoned it and took steps to change the culture after it was brought to his attention.
Aside from investigating the highly relevant topic of concussions, this book also touched on the topics of internet citizenship and divorced parents, and scrutinized high school culture with sympathy and insight. Graced with one of the best covers I have ever seen on a football book, Game Changer is a timely look at how a beloved sport might not be serving its participants well.
Buy two copies for schools where sports books are popular, because this will quickly wear out! Feb 12, Brennan rated it really liked it. This book was interesting, I did not like the format the author had used the words were so spaced and it was very confusing.
The book was good yet it had gotten really good at the end. This book was not my favorite but it was good. Nov 25, Will Keach rated it it was amazing Shelves: t1 , t2. Teddy who is 13 years old collapsed after a football scrimmage putting him into a coma, he is in the coma for the entire book. The book talks about the trauma of high school football and really what happens that the public doesn't know about.
The coach's daughter creates a social media page to honor Teddy but when people start posting rumors about what happened people start getting more involved wondering if this was just a "football tragic" or if there is more to the story.
Teddy's mother didn' Teddy who is 13 years old collapsed after a football scrimmage putting him into a coma, he is in the coma for the entire book. Teddy's mother didn't want him to play football in the first place it was his dad that loved football and wanted Teddy to play, his parents are divorced throughout the book but they start to deal with each other in the hospital while Teddy is there. Feb 24, Troy Girard rated it really liked it Shelves: t Nov 16, Emma rated it really liked it Shelves: realistic-fiction , mystery , school-year.
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was really good and you don't really have to be into football to like it.
I am very mad I missed the anagram I normally try to look for things like that. I really think that Will should have gotten in trouble because it seemed like mostly his fault.
View 1 comment. Jun 19, Jenni Heins rated it it was amazing. Maud Hart Lovelace Nominee and rightly so! Love the poetic format, relationships, mystery element and more! Jun 07, Abbey rated it really liked it Shelves: nbrc-challenge , net-galley-reviews. From there we start to hear Teddy's inner thoughts, in a sort jumbled nonsensical format. Through his family members' dialogue, we learn that Teddy sustained a traumatic brain injury and collapsed on the football field after the "Rookie Rumble" scrimmage.
At first, no one really knows what caused him to collapse. However, throughout the book, we slowly learn his injury is more than just a "typical" football injury. Margaret Peterson Haddix. Product Details. Raves and Reviews. Resources and Downloads. Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today! By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. Must redeem within 90 days. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices.
More books from this author: Margaret Peterson Haddix. See more by Margaret Peterson Haddix. You may also like: Thriller and Mystery Staff Picks. Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run faster and hit harder.
They were unstoppable. At age fourteen, Venus played her first professional match. Some tennis fans cheered for these two fresh faces, while those who were unhappy to see two black girls competing in a nearly all-white sport booed and taunted them.
Ransome share the inspirational story of two tennis legends who were fierce competitors on the courts, but close sisters above all. Get A Copy. Hardcover , 48 pages. More Details Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Game Changers , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews.
Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jan 26, Sunday rated it it was amazing Shelves: bio-strong-women , nonfiction-read-aloud , bio , bio-female-athletes. Extremely well written with illustrations that are worthy of stopping to look at closely. The reader feels compelled to turn each page. They had to learn how to play tennis under those conditions? Would read this aloud to grades OR would offer this as a title for small groups to read and discuss. OR would book talk this and then leave in the classroom library to be snatched up.
If you're going to book talk this - I'd project the cover with the title and ask students to spend a few moments looking closely.
You might ask, "What do you notice? At twelve, Venus announced she would win Wimbledon" about page And then ask, "Who wants to read to find out if she does? Once for the joy of it. Dad and mom were supportive in numerous ways Including the people watching Why is this important to consider?
Students can also choose one of these questions that jumps out at them as important to respond to with their own illustration and written response. So much potential!!! I'd also read aloud or share a second and third source on these sisters and their relationship.
A book on my list to read is Sisters and Champions by Howard Bryant. And don't skip looking closely at the end covers and reading the author's note at the end. The author's note might even be a "second source" to read aloud and ask, "What did I just add to my learning?
Oct 15, Kate rated it really liked it. This is a picture book about the Williams sisters. It details their childhood and the challenges they have overcome to accomplish great success in their tennis careers and in other aspects of their lives.
Sep 03, Shaye Miller rated it really liked it. This is a lovely picture book biography that shares the lives of Venus and Serena Williams. When they were children, the neighborhood laughed at their father for dreaming big for his daughters. The girls ran track to improve their speed while practicing ballet to improve flexibility. And I was surprised to learn their father bused in loads of neighborhood kids to taunt the sisters w This is a lovely picture book biography that shares the lives of Venus and Serena Williams.
What excellent examples of athletic dedication AND human character! The artwork in this book was rendered in cut paper, pencil, and acrylic paints. For more children's literature, middle grade literature, and YA literature reviews, feel free to visit my personal blog at The Miller Memo!
Jan 04, Barbara rated it really liked it Shelves: biography , read-aloud , urban-life , empathy , groundbreakers , families , friendship , teachers , sports , compassion. It's about time that the story of these two talented African-American athletes and groundbreaking women was told, and it seems as though was the year for that to happen. The lively text and the illustrations, created with cut paper, pencil, and acrylics, dra It's about time that the story of these two talented African-American athletes and groundbreaking women was told, and it seems as though was the year for that to happen.
The lively text and the illustrations, created with cut paper, pencil, and acrylics, draw readers' attention to the sisters' story, making it clear that while winning mattered, it wasn't everything.
Above all, the girls were sisters, and even when they competed against each other, they never forgot that, being quick to celebrate the other one's victories.
The images are filled with motion and power and rely on bright, eye-catching colors that highlight the physicality of these women as well as the uniqueness of their beaded hairdos. Pair this one with Howard Bryant's Sisters and Champions for two different approaches to the same story.
I like them both, and can certainly see many young girls and boys drawing inspiration from the story of the Williams sisters. This is a must-have for a classroom library. Feb 05, Lisa Yee Swope rated it it was amazing Shelves: bookmarks-proof-arc. I adore Serena. Venus too, but especially Serena. This picture book illustrates them as kids and growing up with nontraditional training in an area where their practice sessions start with sweeping the courts to get the trash and broken glass out of the way.
And the illustrations' fabrics and patterns are snips of textured paper that show movement and tell story. View 1 comment. Jul 15, Raina rated it it was amazing Shelves: picture-book , woman-protagonist , p-sports , p-biography , p-non-fiction.
This picture book biography of the two sisters is expertly written and illustrated. Both the words and design illustrate the successes of Venus and Serena, how they supported each other through those successes and losses , and how racial and cultural barriers can be broken. I love that the story is relevant to a young audience, but doesn't try to minimize the struggles they faced either. Mar 21, Mel Raschke rated it it was amazing. Well written book about sisters tremendous bond.
Aug 14, Ben Truong rated it really liked it Shelves: picture-books , childrens , biography. It is centered on two African-American sisters who became superstars in the predominantly white sport of tennis.
Venus Ebony Starr Williams and Serena Jameka Williams are American professional tennis players and sisters are considered the best in their field. Cline-Ransome's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Cline-Ransome conveys the sisters' affection and competitiveness, emphasizing how Serena remained one step behind Venus until the French Open, when a victorious Serena stepped out of the shadow of her sister.
Backmatter includes a bibliography, further readings, and notes. Ransome's sophisticated portraiture captures a likeness of the two athletes, while spreads feature playfully stylized cut-paper collage accents. The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Growing up in Los Angeles, Venus and Serena Williams played tennis in the courts of East Compton Park, where neighborhood gunshots sometimes interrupted their practice.
It follows their move onto professional courts, where they drew attention for their raw talent and expressive styles, as well as their unfortunate treatment by some watchers, who threatened, booed, and taunted the sisters for their skin tone. Sep 12, Deborah rated it it was amazing Shelves: childrens-books.
A thoughtfully and sharply written look at the Williams sisters rise to fame, stopping pretty much after Serena's win against Venus at the Grand Slam Cup there is a two page afterword that bulletpoints later life events and some of their other work.
This book does a great job at illustrating the difficulties and prejudice the sisters faced, as well as how they supported each other throughout their whole careers. The artwork is also super lovely: it's a beautiful mixed media style of fabrics an A thoughtfully and sharply written look at the Williams sisters rise to fame, stopping pretty much after Serena's win against Venus at the Grand Slam Cup there is a two page afterword that bulletpoints later life events and some of their other work.
The artwork is also super lovely: it's a beautiful mixed media style of fabrics and patterned paper that fits well with the story. I think even younger readers who aren't sports fans will still enjoy reading this! Jan 10, Liz B rated it really liked it Shelves: library , nonfiction , picture-book , sports. Super interesting picture book about the Williams sisters and how they became so awesome. Sep 16, Ashley Fulkerson rated it really liked it Shelves: overcoming-a-challenge , discrimination , parent-child , biography , protagonist-black-african.
I really enjoyed reading this book partially because I have grown up watching Serena and Venus and looked up to them while I was playing tennis. This is a great story of overcoming adversity and working hard to achieve your d I really enjoyed reading this book partially because I have grown up watching Serena and Venus and looked up to them while I was playing tennis. This is a great story of overcoming adversity and working hard to achieve your dreams.
Oct 21, Stephanie rated it liked it Shelves: biography , uplifting , choices , perseverance , picture-book , persistence , black-history , family , inspirational , sisters. I really liked this children's biography of the Williams sisters.
Unfortunately, for me I didn't like the illustrations at all. Oct 29, Msbossy rated it it was amazing. Loved it. Sep 11, Vanessa rated it really liked it Shelves: bluebonnet. This was a moving biography of the Williams sisters. It tells their lives in chronological order, starting with their childhoods in Compton, where they and their father got creative with drills because they couldn't afford fancy equipment or trainers, and where their father hired neighborhood kids to surround them and yell out the nastiest names and phrases they could so that the girls would be able to handle any of the ugly racism spewed at them in their professional careers.
I enjoyed how the a This was a moving biography of the Williams sisters. I enjoyed how the author portrayed their relationship and celebrated their sisterhood. This was a triumphant story of two women, both very hard workers, who were each other's biggest fans and greatest competition.
Sep 03, Sue Hodara rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Anyone. In six words: " Cline-Ransome engages us with juxtaposing details of the women: "Only on the court were they different. There Serena was as strong as Venus was fast. Venus was as gracious as Serena was aggressive. This is a wonderful read for any student or tennis fan.
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