The Roar of the Crowd
Manny's starting his first football season with the Hudson City Hornets, and he's determined to get in the game and not warm the bench. Problem is, Manny's not a big guy, and when he tries to tackle the offense, he's the one who ends up on the ground. Coach isn't too pleased, especially when the team starts losing. But Manny refuses to give up; he's as tough as anyone out there and he's fast. He's got the season to prove to Coach, his teammates, and himself that he has the talent to earn the roar of the crowd.
About the Winning Season Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Roar of the Crowd(2004)
- 2.Technical Foul(2004)
- 3.Fast Company(2005)
- 4.Double Fake(2005)
- 5.Emergency Quarterback(2005)
- 6.Southpaw(2006)
- 7.Dunk Under Pressure(2006)
- 8.Takedown(2006)
- 9.Curveball(2007)
- 10.Second String(2007)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series revolves around a group of sixth- and seventh-graders in a small New Jersey city. Each book tells the story of an aspiring athlete hoping to overcome physical, training and personal challenges, to achieve in their chosen sport. Full of sports action and compelling personal stories, this series covers a range of popular sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, running and football.