Goal-Line Stand

by Todd Hafer

Monster back Cody Martin loves football. Since he first tossed a pigskin, he's imagined someday playing for the NFL. But lately the thirteen-year-old, all-around athlete can't get his head--or... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310706696
• ISBN13: 9780310706694
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 11

Customer Reviews

A GOOD READ!

This book was about a 13 year old boy named Cody Martin. Cody, who loves football almost more than anything, plays line backer for the Central Middle School Raiders. The book talks about Cody's passion for the game, and how he works to always do his best. One thing Cody always counted on, was his mom being in the stands cheering him on. His dad worked a lot and rarely made a game, but his mom never missed one. Unfortunatley, Cody's mom became sick with cancer and passed away. This event hit cody very hard. He felt kind of lost, angry, sad, and just all mixed up. He even lost his passion for football. He began to make bad plays, plays that hurt others on his team, and his coach got very upset. Cody was pulled from the starting line up and was replaced a player who wasn't near as good as he was. He got so depressed, he thought he might just quit all together. Fortunately, Cody belonged to a good church. Even though his father hadn't been going since his mother died, Cody did, and had a good friend in his youth pastor Blake Randall. Through his counsel he helped Cody work through some of his feelings and to see how he might help himself. Cody then discovers a very helpful bible verse that starts him on his path to restoring his heart, as well as restoring some friendships that he hurt with his anger and attitude. The bible verse was: Matthew 5:23-24 which reads - "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." In the end, Cody comes to deal with his grief over his mom, and his other troubles. His dad even makes it to a big game which was the best ever. I really enjoyed this book, and seeing how Cody worked out his problems. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, and give it 5 stars. Wyatt Bothell, WA.