Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums by Mark Overton

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Author Overton, Mark
Title Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Tiffany Vergon, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums" by Mark Overton is a sports novel likely written in the early 20th century. It focuses on the spirited and competitive world of teenage football in the town of Chester, highlighting the challenges faced by young athletes as they strive to achieve victory against rivals from Marshall and Harmony. The opening of the book introduces a group of boys engaged in a grueling football practice under the guidance of Coach Joe Hooker. Among them is Jack Winters, a new arrival in Chester and already a leader in sports, who is determined to bring glory to his town's football team. As the practice unfolds, the camaraderie and aspirations of Jack and his friends—including Toby, Steve, and Big Bob—are palpable. They train diligently, facing both physical challenges and personal struggles, particularly with Big Bob's anxiety over a lost letter that has implications for his relationship with his father. The chapter sets the stage for the developing storyline of friendship, teamwork, and the pressure of upcoming games, foreshadowing a mix of sports excitement and character growth as they prepare for their crucial match against Marshall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Football -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6121
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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