Project Description

Speed Demon
Part of Fred Bowen Sports Story Series
by Fred Bowen
Football and track action star in this Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen – perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.
Eager to find his place at his elite new school, ninth-grader Tim Beeman is torn between running track and trying out for football. Where will he feel most comfortable and be able to put his fast running skills to best use?
When Tim sets a new school record for the fifty-yard dash during the first week of classes, he reveals his special talent: speed. Before long, the track and the football teams are both urging him to join their sport.
Tim is torn. He feels he has a lot to offer the football team and is eager to join this popular group, but he can’t shake a lingering fear of being injured. He would definitely be an asset to the track team, but he is drawn to the more prestigious football team. How can Tim put his talent to the best use and at the same time satisfy his own needs?
Author Fred Bowen tackles relatable dual-athlete struggles of making choices and friendship along with a real conversation about player safety.
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-68263-076-1
Publication Date: 9/1/2019
Page Count: 144
Size: 5-1/4″ x 7-1/2″
Age Range: 7 – 12
Language: English
Price: $6.95
ISBN: 978-1-68263-077-8
Publication Date: 9/1/2019
Page Count: 144
Size: 5-1/4″ x 7-1/2″
Age Range: 7 – 12
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-68263-181-2
Age Range: 7 – 12
Language: English
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F&P: R, Gr 4, Genre RF
Lexile: 620L
Themes: Football, Track and Field, Running Skill, Confidence, Making Choices, Friendship, Family Life
BISAC 1: JUV032030 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football
BISAC 2: JUV032210 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Track & Field
BISAC 3: JUV005000 JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
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Meet the Author

Fred Bowen is the author of Peachtree’s popular Fred Bowen Sports Story series. A lifelong sports fanatic, he has coached youth league baseball, basketball, and soccer. His kids’ sports column “The Score” appears each week in the KidsPost section of the Washington Post. Bowen lives in Maryland. You can visit his website here.