Why did I love this book?
Youād have a hard time finding a funnier, more captivating first-person narrator than D.J. Swank. Growing up on her familyās farm, hoisting hay bales, and playing pick-up football with her brothers, itās no wonder D.J. has the strength, ability, and desire to play on her high schoolās football team. The two things I love most about this book are D.J.ās sheer joy in physical movement and Murdockās depiction of how the hard work required to master sports skills can build self-confidence and a sense of achievement in young people. The characters are a bit older than those in most middle-grade books, but with nothing more controversial than the drinking of a beer, this is a book kids in the upper range of middle grade will love.
1 author picked Dairy Queen as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.
When you donāt talk, thereās a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said.
Harsh words indeed, from Brian Nelson of all people. But, D. J. canāt help admitting, maybe heās right.
When you donāt talk, thereās a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said.
Stuff like why her best friend, Amber, isnāt so friendly anymore. Or why her little brother, Curtis, never opens his mouth. Why her mom has two jobs and a big secret. Why her college-football-star brothers wonāt even call home. Why her dad would go ballistic if she tried out for the highā¦