REPLAY (Sports Stories) - Hardcover

Críticas

"In a well-written and compelling story, Sandor quietly explores ideas on how important pro sports are to our world and how the win-at-all-costs attitude can have a negative effect on children."--Wayne Arthurson"GigCity.ca news magazine" (04/12/2013)

"the characters that readers encounter in "Replay" are refreshingly individual, and the story proceeds in a natural manner. . . the book shows the reader glimpses of many aspects of Warren's life: his relationship with his parents and sister, his work in the family restaurant, and his attitude in class and towards homework, all of which help readers to identify with Warren and follow his actions from a closer distance. Important themes in the book include teamwork, integrity, trying your best, responsibility, and (familial) love, which are all integrated into the story in such a way that the reader never feels preached at, or squirmy with embarrassment." Highly Recommended.--Sae Yong Kim"CM: Canadian Review of Materials" (05/17/2013)

?This is a well-written story about how sports can inform so many other areas of life, as Warren makes new friends, meets girls, and finds new common ground as he teaches his father about the game. Recommended for football fans, or anyone who wishes they knew more about the sport.? Rated G ? Good, even great at times, generally useful!--Jaclyn McLean"Resource Links" (06/01/2013)

"This is a well-written story about how sports can inform so many other areas of life, as Warren makes new friends, meets girls, and finds new common ground as he teaches his father about the game. Recommended for football fans, or anyone who wishes they knew more about the sport."

Rated G, good, even great at times, generally useful!--Jaclyn McLean"Resource Links" (06/01/2013)

"This is a well-written story about how sports can inform so many other areas of life, as Warren makes new friends, meets girls, and finds new common ground as he teaches his father about the game. Recommended for football fans, or anyone who wishes they knew more about the sport."

Rated G, good, even great at times, generally useful!

--Jaclyn McLean"Resource Links" (06/01/2013)

"the characters that readers encounter in Replay are refreshingly individual, and the story proceeds in a natural manner. . . the book shows the reader glimpses of many aspects of Warren's life: his relationship with his parents and sister, his work in the family restaurant, and his attitude in class and towards homework, all of which help readers to identify with Warren and follow his actions from a closer distance. Important themes in the book include teamwork, integrity, trying your best, responsibility, and (familial) love, which are all integrated into the story in such a way that the reader never feels preached at, or squirmy with embarrassment." Highly Recommended.--Sae Yong Kim"CM: Canadian Review of Materials" (05/17/2013)

Reseña del editor

Growing up above his parents' Chinese family restaurant in a small town, Warren Chen has always dreamed of being a football star. At ninety pounds and five feet tall, he's not exactly built like a linebacker, but even short kids from tiny towns have big dreams. At first the coach is reluctant to even let him try out, but soon he sees Warren's strengths—he is small and slippery, and no one can catch him. Warren is named the team's new running back.

In their first game of the season, Warren and the team face their biggest rivals. With a breathtaking dash along the sideline, Warren reaches the end zone to score the game-winning touchdown—almost. But Warren celebrates anyway, and the referee buys it. The losing streak is broken, and Warren has proven himself worthy to be on the team, a genuine football star! But he knows it's not quite the truth and that sooner or later, someone will find out. Warren has to decide whether to come clean and cost his school the victory, or continue living the small-town football dream.