Unstoppable
HarperCollins · Paperback · September 17, 2013
New York Times bestselling author Tim Green has written an unforgettable story—inspired by interviews with real-life cancer survivors and insider sports experience—showing a brave boy who learns what it truly means to be unstoppable.
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- Who it’s for
- Football ambition meets a hard test of resilience in this heartfelt story for sports-minded readers.
- Themes
- Resilience through illness, Foster care and loving family, Football and ambition
- Pacing
- Fast
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New York Times bestselling author Tim Green has written an unforgettable story—inspired by interviews with real-life cancer survivors and insider sports experience—showing a brave boy who learns what it truly means to be unstoppable. "Absolutely heroic, and something every guy should read." — National Ambassador for Young People's Literature emeritus Jon Scieszka If anyone understands the phrase "tough luck," it's Harrison.
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As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing in the NFL is a long shot. Then Harrison is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents—his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison's big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. On the field, he's practically unstoppable. But Harrison's good luck can't last forever. When a routine sports injury leads to a devastating diagnosis, it will take every ounce of Harrison's determination not to give up for good. With hundreds of thousands of devoted readers, Tim Green’s books are the perfect mix of accessible and heartwarming. “I don’t know anyone–kid or adult—who won’t root heart and soul for Harrison. Unstoppable means you can’t put this book down!” —bestselling author Gordon Korman
Heart on the Field
Football ambition meets a hard test of resilience in this heartfelt story for sports-minded readers.
Come here for
- A determined young athlete chasing an NFL dream
- The pull of football, family, and perseverance
Expect
- Sports action alongside an emotional challenge
- A warm, accessible read with real stakes
Where it sits
| Football Stories | 97% |
|---|---|
| Orphans & Foster Kids | 75% |
| Illness & Injury | 55% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Family Stories
- Adoption Stories
- Orphans & Foster Kids
- Everyday Routines
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- Illness & Injury
- Football Stories
- Growing Up
- Friendship
- Authors
- Tim Green
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 17, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Resilience through illness · Foster care and loving family · Football and ambition
- Reading lane
- Family Stories