- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (Sep 7 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416997741
- ISBN-13: 978-1416997740
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.5 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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A natural-born athlete, Jomo Rogers has talent that is easy to spot on the football field, and reporters and college recruiters are taking notice. But the buzz is focused on his potential, on his promise, while Jomo is ready to become the “next big thing” now. And since natural talent can only take a player so far, Jomo supplements his abilities with tougher workouts, more weights, longer runs…and steroids.
An edgy and eloquent debut novel, Shooting Star brings sports headlines to life and shows how a young man’s drive can result in his downfall.
About the Author
Fredrick McKissack has nearly 20 years experience as a writer and an editor. His articles, op-eds, and reviews have been published in The Washington Post, Vibe Magazine, and others. He lives in Ft. Wayne, Ind. with his wife, Lisa and their son, Mark.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shooting Star (Hardcover)
Jomo Rodgers has big football dreams; unfortunately, he's not big. His coach praises his competitive attitude and his hustle, but he always ends his comments with, "If only ...." Jomo knows he means, if only he was bigger.At the coach's suggestion, Jomo begins an aggressive training program between his sophomore and junior year. With the help of Jeri, the team's strength training coach, he is able to start building some muscle and increasing his weight. Just like most young athletes, Jomo doesn't think it is happening fast enough, so he looks to another source. He hooks up with Ganz, a college chemistry major who is selling a product he says will make Jomo a star. Just two weeks after beginning the steroid injections, Jomo notices a difference - and so do his coaches and teammates. Getting the money to continue using is not a problem, but keeping it a secret might prove to be. His football situation is improving, but things at home are not. His father, a college professor, has started ending each evening drunk, and Jomo's mother recently moved to Seattle to advance her art career, so she is not around to keep things running smoothly. Even with his success on the football field and admiring calls from college recruiters, side-effects from the steroids have Jomo's life spiraling out of control. SHOOTING STAR by Fredrick McKissack, Jr. focuses on the player side of steroid use. What pushes a player to use the illegal substance knowing that discovery will end a career? Why does a player continue using when things obviously get out of hand? SHOOTING STAR is an attention grabber. It will interest not only sports fans, but anyone looking for a story about the drive to succeed against personal odds. It is a real page-turner that I couldn't put down. Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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Gold Star Award Winner!Jomo Rodgers has big football dreams; unfortunately, he's not big. His coach praises his competitive attitude and his hustle, but he always ends his comments with, "If only ...." Jomo knows he means, if only he was bigger. At the coach's suggestion, Jomo begins an aggressive training program between his sophomore and junior year. With the help of Jeri, the team's strength training coach, he is able to start building some muscle and increasing his weight. Just like most young athletes, Jomo doesn't think it is happening fast enough, so he looks to another source. He hooks up with Ganz, a college chemistry major who is selling a product he says will make Jomo a star. Just two weeks after beginning the steroid injections, Jomo notices a difference - and so do his coaches and teammates. Getting the money to continue using is not a problem, but keeping it a secret might prove to be. His football situation is improving, but things at home are not. His father, a college professor, has started ending each evening drunk, and Jomo's mother recently moved to Seattle to advance her art career, so she is not around to keep things running smoothly. Even with his success on the football field and admiring calls from college recruiters, side-effects from the steroids have Jomo's life spiraling out of control. SHOOTING STAR by Fredrick McKissack, Jr. focuses on the player side of steroid use. What pushes a player to use the illegal substance knowing that discovery will end a career? Why does a player continue using when things obviously get out of hand? SHOOTING STAR is an attention grabber. It will interest not only sports fans, but anyone looking for a story about the drive to succeed against personal odds. It is a real page-turner that I couldn't put down. Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" |
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