Paralyzed

by Jeff Rud

Overview

Linebacker Reggie Scott is forced to deal with the repercussions of an incident that shakes his belief in the game he loves.

When Reggie is persecuted by angry fans for being a "dirty" player, Reggie is forced to confront his own guilt and decide whether he can continue to play his senior season and beyond.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554690596
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	11/01/2008
Series:	Orca Sports Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jeff Rud was a print journalist in western Canada for twenty-eight years, twenty of them as a sports writer. He is currently executive director of communications and strategy in British Columbia's Office of the Representative for Children and Youth. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with his wife, Lana, and likes to coach high-school basketball in his spare time.

Read an Excerpt

Something wasn't right, though. Nate Brown was still lying out in the middle of the field. Dr. Stevens was kneeling beside him now, watching him intently and checking his pulse. My chest began to tighten, and I started to sweat. Why wasn't Nate getting up?

Editorial Reviews

"A deeply engaging story...This book will pleasantly surprise readers used to the same old predictable sports stories for boys... For a very good portrayal of emotional turmoil, this is one football story that is worthy of reading, regardless of how much the reader loves or loathes sport. Highly Recommended."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"This is one of the best Orca books I've read. This book will be a great read for reluctant readers."

Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)

"This fast-paced, short novel is perfect...It offers the excitement of the game and at the same time includes a story with substance and morals...Recommended."

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"This is one of the best Orca books I've read. This book will be a great read for reluctant readers."

Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group

"A deeply engaging story...This book will pleasantly surprise readers used to the same old predictable sports stories for boys... For a very good portrayal of emotional turmoil, this is one football story that is worthy of reading, regardless of how much the reader loves or loathes sport. Highly Recommended."

CM Magazine