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Beautiful novel in verse by the amazing Jacqueline Woodson. This one deals with head injuries and concussions in football, something I am not sure I've ever read about in YA fiction. But of course, it's about much more...friendships, family, loss, and growing up.

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4.0

i don’t really know anything about sports, nor have any interest in them, but this was so sad and delicate. the audiobook narrator was also fantastic.

jess_mango's review against another edition

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4.0

-Quick read about a boy and his dad who is a professional football player who winds up with a brain injury, CTE.
-Told in verse.
-emotional with an important message, like all Woodson books that I've read

shadylane_00's review against another edition

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challenging reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shante9700's review against another edition

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5.0

Amazing story of hope, love, friendship and family.

tbr_withmaya's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

mgreen3's review against another edition

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4.5

A fantastic middle grade read that brought a tear to my eye! As someone with a history of multiple concussions this hits different. It was incredible to read from a kids perspective about pain and sadness. Highly recommend.

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