Fred Bowen was a Little Leaguer who loved to read and is still a lifelong sports fanatic. He is the author of the action-packed Fred Bowen Sports Story series, currently totaling more than twenty titles. For thirteen years, Bowen coached kids' baseball and basketball teams. He has also written a weekly sports column for kids in the Washington Post since 2000. He was a lawyer for many years before retiring to become a full-time children's book author.Bowen lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife Peggy Jackson. They have two grown children.
"This tale of confident persistence will ring true for all the kids
who have been told they're too small or too female. . . . An apt
choice to surprise a young football fan with the power of words."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Filled with descriptions of the games, practices, and plays, the
quick plot and likable characters will appeal to football fans. . .
. [A] solid choice for struggling readers." —Booklist Online
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