Book 1 in a new series by well-known sports author, Mike Lupica. Ben McBain is an amazing quarterback. He can make snap decisions, he has a big view of the field, he has a great arm... However, no coach sees him as a QB because he is so little, barely 100 pounds. Ben always makes the best of the situation but it is really difficult when the new QB on the team is the coach's son – and he's not nearly as good as Ben. A great story about friendship, hard work, and sportsmanship.

Didn't know when I started this one that it was the first in a series but I'm glad to know that. Sports minded readers will enjoy the characters, the descriptive action, and conflict. My only complaint was that 11 year old Ben seemed wise beyond his years. Some of his actions/dialogue didn't ring true to me.

This book is about a little league football team. It's about being a team player and supporting each other. It was really a good story. I will definitely be reading more of the series. It would be a great book series for a boy. (Girl, too, but there are lots of girly books). ;)