Tony Romo (Football Heroes Making a Difference)

Sandler, Michael

ISBN 10: 193608760X ISBN 13: 9781936087600

Publisher: Bearport Books, 2010

Synopsis

In this series, young sports fans can follow their favorite football stars as they not only break NFL records and win Super Bowls but also donate time and money to help better the lives of less-fortunate children and adults.

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From the Back Cover

The path to NFL stardom was never easy for Tony Romo. In high school, major colleges didn't recruit him. After college, he wasnÕt selected in the NFL draft. And when he earned a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster, he served as the backup quarterback for three years before finally getting a chance to prove himself as a starter. Today, Tony is one of the biggest stars in the NFL, but he knows that he never would have made it to the pros without the help and support of his coaches in high school and college. ThatÕs why Tony makes sure he helps others whenever he can. In Tony Romo, kids will follow Tony's inspiring journey to the NFL and also learn how he's made a difference off the field. Whether it's his football camp for kids in his hometown of Burlington, Wisconsin or his work with the Make-A-Wish foundation, Tony strives to help others achieve their dreams. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep kids turning the pages for more.

From Booklist

Stories of athletes working to help their communities provide nice angles to help kids who are interested in sports learn about social issues and giving back, especially amid a sports climate where headlines are so often dominated by big-league selfishness. The Football Heroes: Making a Difference series profiles a few such stand-up superstars. Each book opens with a rundown of the player’s athletic career, well supported by a dynamic layout and crisp photos. In Tony Romo, the charitable cred may be the weakest of the bunch (not much beyond a general desire to start a foundation to help kids), but the story of how Romo persevered after not being drafted to eventually become a star should inspire. On the whole, the books are more weighted toward athletic feats than philanthropic inclinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing and will no doubt draw the intended audience of reluctant readers. A glossary and additional sources conclude. Grades 2-4. --Ian Chipman

About this edition

• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 193608760X
• ISBN 13: 9781936087600
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24