Freshman Flash Author:Mike Boushell Ninth grader Danny Cannon had a dream to play pro football. College had to come first: he would need an athletic scholarship. His mom could not afford to send him to college without one. As long as the college or university had a football program, he would be willing to go to any one that would help pay his way. But, now Danny had to make his dr... more »eam take real shape, he had to shine in varsity this season. He was enthusiastic, aggressive, he threw his body recklessly into the game, and he had the uncanny ability to make the clutch catch. It would only take him playing time to gain experience and unshakable self-confidence. What could possibly go wrong as long as Danny had the help of his grandfather Gunther Red Evans, who was himself a football star, his coach John Kirk, the kind of coach every father wants for his son, and the team's star player, Bo James?
Bo James had been All-League at both linebacker and fullback in each of his first three seasons at Rockland High. Last year he was a starting linebacker to the All-State team, and he was selected to the All-State second team at fullback position. Bo James was as close to a living legend as Rockland High School ever had. It was Bo who was expected to carry the Rockland High School banner through the Pennsylvania Mountain Conference. But Bo was out indefinitely after the game with the Raiders.
As good as Danny was getting to be, the question remained. With the Rockland Warriors seeming to be headed for the championship, could 'The Freshman Flash' deliver?
Along with the fast-paced sports action adventure, author Boushell explores Danny's world of personal relationships. The special one he shares with his mother is an excellent portrayal of a single-parent household. Theirs is a relationship in which mutual consideration leads to mutual respect.« less