About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling to separate their own desires from the heavy expectations of a community, coach, or peer group. It is an ideal choice for the student athlete who feels like they are playing a role rather than living their own life. The story follows Hampton Greene, a high school football star in a small town where the game is everything. As he enters his senior year, Hampton begins to question the toxic loyalty demanded by his best friend and the narrow path laid out for him by his town. While the setting is centered on the gridiron, the core of the book is a sophisticated exploration of identity and moral courage. It is age-appropriate for middle and high schoolers, offering a realistic look at the pressures of teenage social hierarchies. Parents will appreciate how it models the difficult process of 'waking up' to one's own values, even when doing so risks social isolation.
