Two New Books by John Coy

CRACKBACK by John CoyCRACKBACK, John’s YA novel, focuses on the high stakes world of high school football and the choices a young player must make. John's experience as a defensive back on his high school team brings an authentic voice to the subject. “I loved playing football,” says John. “It was one place where smashing into people was not only okay, it was rewarded.”

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CRACKBACK Reviews

Starred review in Booklist
Rave review from Kirkus
TeenReads.com
“...pass a copy of this
great catch...”
School Library Journal
“...great football action throughout.”
Chicago Public Library Best
of the Best

CRACKBACK Awards

Nominated for the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Awards Program for the 2007-2008

Around the World by John CoyAround the World is a fast-paced look at international basketball as a playground game spins around the world. The book originated as a request from NBA players in the Read to Achieve program and is illustrated in comic book style by Antonio Reonegro and Tom Lynch.

Around the World Reviews

A “slam dunk” from Kirkus

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