Before the Snap
Before the Snap by Katherine Hengel, published by Saddleback Educational Publishing in September 2011, is a 48-page work written in English. This book is part of the District 13 series, designed to engage struggling readers with accessible vocabulary and simple sentences. It presents a narrative centered around Derrick, who faces challenges during football practice, compounded by personal news that affects his performance and confidence.
Readers will find that this story uses sports as a backdrop to explore themes relevant to urban teens, including coming of age, friendships, and self-esteem. The straightforward plot allows for quick engagement, making it suitable for young adult readers, particularly those interested in sports and the dynamics of teenage life. The narrative addresses important issues while providing a satisfying resolution within its concise format.
Official synopsis Publisher
Themes: Hi-Lo, Sports, urban teens, Football. Finding the “right book” for struggling learners is essential to build both confidence and proficiency. Reading supports must be seamless, so that struggling readers are not stigmatized. The District 13 series does just that–written using carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, the novels offer compelling teen stories about characters that interest young adult readers. Using sports as a backdrop, these edgy and mature titles confront issues that are of great importance to urban teens, especially teenaged boys: Coming of age, dating, fitting in, friendships, drugs, self-esteem, and school. Straightforward plots move readers through the 48-pages of text quickly and efficiently with satisfying resolutions. Synopsis: Derrick was a bag of nerves the next day. He kept dropping passes at practice. Amber Linn’s news really rattled him. Needless to say, Colton was thrilled. “What’s the matter, Big D? Can’t hang onto the ball today?”
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Before the Snap” about?
Who is the author of “Before the Snap”?
When was “Before the Snap” published?
What is the ISBN for “Before the Snap”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
