Takedown
Strong, wiry, and lightweight, Donald seems to have the perfect combination of physical attributes for wrestling. And after seeing a high school wrestling match, he's excited to join Hudson City's middle-school team. The workouts are grueling, and he loses his first few matches, but Donald's most difficult obstacle is his temper. Can he channel it to work for him instead of against him?
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.