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Touchdown Trouble
Available in Paperback, Audiobook and Ebook

THE STORY

Sam is 12 years old and a star player on an awesome team: the Cowboys. His teammates always pull together and play to win. Their effort pays off big-time when they beat their arch rival in a hard-fought game. But their celebration doesn’t last long. Sam makes a discovery that threatens their victory and their team spirit. Can Sam keep the Cowboys together or will his discovery destroy the team?

THE HISTORY

In 1940, Cornell University beat Dartmouth College in a hard-fought football game. But Cornell’s celebration didn’t last long; something wasn’t right in that game either. Then the Cornell players made a decision that earned them the title “Men of Honor.” An author’s note at the end of Touchdown Trouble tells the story of the game and the Cornell players’ surprising move.

FOR TEACHERS

Chapter-by-Chapter Writing Prompts/Discussion Questions (55.4 KB)

Aligned with Common Core Reading Standards