Dinged, Tommy Greenwald
Dinged, Tommy Greenwald
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Dinged

Author: Tommy Greenwald

Narrator: Ramon De Ocampo, Carly Robins

Unabridged: 5 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/29/2022


Synopsis

A star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport

Caleb Springer is the up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set.

But just as Caleb's glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He's forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad's strange behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if he knows how dangerous it can be?

About Tommy Greenwald

Tommy Greenwald is the author of many books for children, including the CrimeBiters! series, the Charlie Joe Jackson series, and the football novel Game Changer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Caragh on October 06, 2022

Great stuff! Greenwald's novel approaches a complex issue from the perspectives of a player, his parents, a girlfriend, sports fans, and news journalists, and the result is nuanced and emotionally satisfying. I especially appreciated the scene where Caleb, the football star, attends a music event an......more

Goodreads review by Tina on August 04, 2024

Middle grade sports fiction deals with CTE in football......more

Goodreads review by Lizzy on December 14, 2024

I flew through this book. The story was very captivating and easy to read. I feel like high schoolers can relate to this story. It also touches on important issues regarding football.......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on August 26, 2023

Really really compelling. I loved the format and Caleb was a great narrator. This would pair well with Before the Ever After. Grades 6 and up.......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on October 04, 2024

This is a YA book but I really enjoyed it. It is written in a variety of styles and makes you ponder the pros and cons of football and potential injuries.......more