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Triple Threat
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Triple Threat series.
Alex's baseball season begins with a surprise: his friend Matt wins the appeal of his PED suspension in football (The Walk On). However, Matt's baseball prowess and desire to prove himself challenge their friendship. Series fans will engage with these returning characters as they maneuver jealousy and loyalty within their team, families, and friendships. Dramatized sports action scenes reward baseball fans.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
(4)
4-6
Triple Threat series.
Alex, fresh off his dramatic football season (The Walk On), starts playing basketball and again finds himself resenting an upstart classmate. It's not until around the book's halftime that the somewhat slow story adds real tension when a teammate reveals he is gay. Series fans will enjoy the development of character relationships, as Alex tests his leadership skills off the court.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
(4)
4-6
Triple Threat series.
New freshman Alex Myers has a "golden arm," but he has little chance at quarterback as brusque Coach Gordon's son, Matt, owns the spot. But Matt is supportive of Alex, as is Christine, a school newspaper reporter digging for a scoop about the team. The lengthy underdog story, complete with action-packed football details, feels drawn-out as readers wait for the championship game.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
3 reviews
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