Roughnecks - Hardcover

Cochran, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152014330 ISBN 13: 9780152014339

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, 1997

Synopsis

As the Oil Camp Roughnecks prepare to battle the Pineview Pelicans for the Louisiana AA State High School football championship, Travis Cody hopes to redeem himself for costing his team an undeafeated season, going up against his arch-rival, Jericho Grooms.

About this title

Review:

"This book brings life back to high school football. It shows it's all about passion, glory, and the strength to overcome your greatest fears."--Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
"A promising debut: thematically complex, strongly written."--Kirkus Reviews
"Authentic, intense....A very promising first novel."--Booklist
"A winning combination....Uplifting."--Publishers Weekly

Synopsis:

Once in a while you get a second chance. For Travis Cody this is one of those times. His team, the Oil Camp Roughnecks, is facing the Pineview Pelicans for the state championship. When the kickoff comes, everyone will be watching.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0152014330
• ISBN 13: 9780152014339
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248