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96th out of 116 books
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54 voters
Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports
Here are stories of students from one end of the social spectrum to the other. Jock to loner, academic snob to outcast, Carter explores and shatters the stereotypes behind the relationships, friends, rumors, peer pressure, sports, bullies, and other assorted forms of mental anguish that come with high school.
Hardcover, 261 pages
Published
March 1st 2006
by Holiday House
(first published 2006)
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This collection of interconnected stories and vignettes follows students at Argyle High as they learn the games of football, love, and life. Is there a brain hidden in that 300 pound linebacker after all? Who has a secret crush? This collection reminds readers that nothing is as simple as it seems.
Readers must leave their preconceptions and stereotypes at the door as they read this collection. For middle school readers who aren't quite ready for the heavy subject matter of Chris Crutcher's books...more
Readers must leave their preconceptions and stereotypes at the door as they read this collection. For middle school readers who aren't quite ready for the heavy subject matter of Chris Crutcher's books...more
A book written in short stories, Love, Football and Other Contact Sports by Alden Carter follows the life and times of the Argyle High School student body. Featuring the football team to the social outcasts, each character interconnects in the way that only surviving high school can do. Be it a conflict between a pacifist and a hothead or a feminist and a Neanderthal tradition, each story shapes the experiences of the Argyle High students that teenagers will relate to immediately.
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The romantic and obnoxious football fan in me was thrilled when I discovered this book at the library some weeks back. I took my time reading it because even though I was interested, there were other books in line. Finally, I picked it up today to give it a shot. I wasn't sure about the format, the way it's played out in short stories. Well, I didn't put it down until I finished. Each short story gives a high point of several characters, each of whom is in some way connected to the West Argyle H...more
Mar 25, 2011
Kwenton
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This book is very interesting. I started reading this book the last week i was out of school. I can relate to love football and other contact sports because there is a lot of adversity to face. Me reading football books really gives me more motivation. For some reason sports books seem to impress me more than other books.
Written to snag the male reluctant reader, but it doesn't quite hit the mark. I enjoyed the interconnected stories about the football team and their circle of friends at Argyle High, I just couldn't get my males students to take notice. Plenty of humor and a few serious stories as well.
A compilation of short stories connected to the West Argyle High football team that explore and shatter stereotypes about "typical" high school teenagers. Very quick read and easy to relate to. You'll learn a little about football, love and life right alongside the characters of the stories.
This is a series of interconnected short stories revolving around a small town high school football team. They show the growth of some of the players, as well as their softer sides. Also featured are the girls who both loathe and love them. The characters vary from short story to short story, but the way they work together still gives a good picture of both the serious and silly side of high school life.
As with any short story collection, I liked some stories better than others. Overall, I defin...more
As with any short story collection, I liked some stories better than others. Overall, I defin...more
The collection of short stories was a fun look at some serious issues. The content should appeal to both boys and girls.
This is a creative collection of short stories with cast-type list before starting.
This book was badly written. The characters were all flat, all of the stories were underdeveloped and I very much disliked it.
Collection of stories
Fun and easy read.
Sep 24, 2008
Justin
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anbody who loves reading
Recommended to Justin by:
Shaun Hensly
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this book was so good! Alden Carter makes you feel like your in the middle of all the drama and excitement. But the coolest thing about this book is the way the main character changes almost every chapter. although it's kind of confusing if you don't pay attention to what your reading. OHHHHHHH and all of the little chapters link together. So it's like one big story told by five different people. i know it sounds kind of like a girl book. But this book has the coolest football stories.
This book was cute. It's a mid-level YA book, and each chapter is a short story centering around one player of the high school's football team. Together the stories make a picture of student life and as the stories move from sophomore through senior year you really get to know some of the star players. There are also a good number of female narrators (none of whom are cheerleaders and some of whom know nothing about football) making this an ideal book for students of either gender.
Teen boys and girls will enjoy this collection of stories told by several different students at Argyle West High School. Readers will gain the perspective of football players, nerds, cheerleaders, and regular joes while they laugh out loud at the heartwarming anecdotes. The tales do a wonderful job of breaking down typical high school stereotypes by revealing the complexities of the characters.
The main character is Rollins , the character trait that he represents is foolish. Rollins is foolish ,because he wrote a letter to some kids pretending to be a rapist santa, also he kept playing pranks on his teammates. Ultimately ,Rollins character trait is foolish and I predict that he will get in big trouble if he doesn't stop playing around so much.
Mar 09, 2009
Hayley
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I thought this book was not bad, not the greatest but okay. Some of the short stories were funny, cute, and unique, although others were predictable, a bit boring, and pointless. The way I feel about the plot of the stories is similar to the way i feel about the characters. The characters are realistic enough to relate to teenagers today.
Good...but nothing special...I liked the first chapter when one of the main character, a female, describes the football positions. Besides that it is a bunch of high school stories featuring mostly a group of football players and friends. Not amazing...not bad.
This book hits all the highs and lows of high school football, from giving your jersey to a girl you like to having a girl try out for the team. Full of laughs and fun for everyone!
-Beth M.-
-Beth M.-
This book is ok. It's a combination of a ton of different stories and I hate that type of writing but the stories can be pretty funny so I guess that makes it ok.
Great short stories, set in central Wisconsin.
Apr 12, 2013
Suhara Jayasena
marked it as to-read
Mar 28, 2013
Tami
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2013
Smart ♥
marked it as to-read
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