The Blind Side
Michael Lewis
Follows one young man from his impoverished childhood with a crack-addicted mother, through his discovery of the sport of football, to his rise to become one of the most successful, highly-paid players in the NFL.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Eli Manning and the New York Giants
by Michael Sandler (2009)
About this book
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning ran out on the field and looked up at the scoreboard. His team was losing, 14-10, to the mighty New England Patriots. With less than three minutes left in Super Bowl XLII, it was up to Eli to guide the Giants down the field to score a touchdown. Could Eli lead his team to a Super Bowl victory? In Eli Manning and the New York Giants, young sports fans will follow Eli’s journey from his childhood growing up in a football family all the way to his MVP performance in Super Bowl XLII. Large, full-color action photos and engaging narrative text will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they cheer on Eli and the Giants.
Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreEli Manning and the New York Giants Lead Character
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