The Option

by Herman Brown

Overview

On any other team, Gary Jayo would be a starting quarterback. But because he plays for the Troy Central High Trojans, he lives his life in the shadow of Shane Hunter. Shane is a high school football superstar, and he doesn't mind rubbing it in Gary's face.

After Gary records a video of Shane driving drunk, he decides that even a star QB isn't scandal-proof. He hatches a plan to expose Shane and take the starter's spot. But will Troy's head coach try to protect his top player? And when Gary discovers the cause of Shane's dangerous behavior, will he change his mind?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467774208
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	The Red Zone , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Herman Brown is the author of the third book in Darby Creek's Red Zone series, The Option. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Editorial Reviews

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"Centering on the suburban town of Troy, Ohio, each of The Red Zone books has a revolving cast of characters, which maintains freshness and readability. With football as the central character, it is also the catalyst moving the stories forward, though there are no explicit transitions between each book, so the events surrounding each central character must engage and be variable. The depth at which the rotating authors absorb the readers demonstrates the series' sustainability. The Option packs an emotional lesson on the repercussions of drunk driving between rivals Shane and Gary. Brian, in Out of the Tunnel, battles his conscience about bullying to be part of the tight-knit team, while in At All Costs, the damage of concussions to youths playing sports is validated. While Breakthrough is the weakest in terms of a powerful message imparted to readers, it focuses on an unlikely friendship.

Readers will appreciate the ability to pick up whichever books interest them while not having to read in sequential order. These books can be effortlessly advertised to boys reading below grade level who still maintain an interest in contemporary topics. This series will be an easy selection to stock on school shelves." —VOYA

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