A review by bookbrig
Cracking the Bell by Geoff Herbach

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

I picked this up because some of our middle school readers asked for sports books. It's a compelling, quick read with some good game details. But the bulk of the story is about the main character dealing with the fallout of family tragedy and past decisions. Not my cup of tea, but I think our teens will be into it.