QB 1
QB 1 by Mike Lupica is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 2, 2014, featuring 288 pages in English. This novel centers on Jake Cullen, a freshman quarterback navigating the intense world of Texas high school football, where the pressure is palpable and expectations are high. As the younger brother of a celebrated quarterback and the son of a former NFL star, Jake grapples with the weight of his family’s legacy while striving to carve out his own identity.
Readers will find a relatable coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, sports, and the challenges of adolescence. Set against the backdrop of Texas’s football culture, the narrative delves into Jake’s journey as he seeks respect and recognition in a world dominated by his family’s achievements. With elements of juvenile fiction and a focus on sports and recreation, QB 1 offers an engaging look at the dynamics of sibling relationships and the pursuit of personal success amidst familial expectations.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author of TRAVEL TEAM, HEAT, and MILLION-DOLLAR THROW comes a cheer-worthy, family-friendly football novel set amid the Friday Night Lights world of Texas high school football
Jake Cullen is a freshman quarterback playing high school football in Texas, the high-pressure land of Friday Night Lights. He is also the brother of Wyatt Cullen, who quarterbacked his team to the Texas State Championship last season–not to mention the son of former NFL quarterback and local legend, Troy Cullen. To be a Cullen in Texas is to be football royalty . . . which leaves 14-year-old Jake in a Texas-sized shadow. Being a good teammate comes naturally to Jake; being a winner and a celebrity does not. Jake may be a Cullen, and he may play quarterback, but he is not his brother or his father. He’s just like every other kid: fighting for every ounce of respect, awkward around a pretty girl, in awe of his famous family, and desparate to simultaneously blend in and cast his own shadow. Inspired by the real-life Manning family of quarterbacks and set amid the football-crazy culture of Texas, QB 1 is a coming-of-age story perfect for the fan of MILLION-DOLLAR THROW and HEAT.
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