In the final game, Michael tells Tom how important confidence is, not only to Tom’s playing but to the team’s morale.
When Michael is playing, teammates say he seems suddenly more confident than he had earlier in the game. Many play-by-play accounts of the various games appear in the story. They do this several more times in other games, especially when the team is losing. The boys try TEC in a game, and Michael finds himself transported into Tom’s body while Tom is in Michael’s. The boys decide to try it to allow Michael to play football again. He tells them two people can change places with each other if they concentrate and wish hard enough, using their combined TEC. Some believe aliens are doing that right now, he says. Pruitt theorizes that since people are made up of particles of matter, humans will someday be able to transport themselves wherever they wish. The boys don’t know much about it and decide to ask Mr. An elderly neighbor and former science teacher Ollie Pruitt has mentioned something called Thought-Energy Control, or TEC. The boys wonder if they have ESP between them because their thoughts often seem to align.
When Michael was 10, he was hit by a car and lost the use of his legs.
Tom plays for the Eagles, while Michael supports the team from his wheelchair on the sidelines. You can check out the whole series on the author’s website.Twelve-year-old twins Michael and Tom Curtis both love football. As you might expect, they all revolve around baseball and most highlight a particular team. These fun mysteries are perfect for middle-grade readers. Great Sports Chapter Books Series for Middle-Grade Readers Ballpark Mysteries Series by David. If you’ve got a kiddo in the house who loves sports, consider checking out a few of the books from any of these authors who write a variety of books about all sorts of sports. Knowing he loves sports, I picked up a handful of different sports-themed chapter books from the library and let him peruse through the pile to pick a few he might want to read. They watch professional games on TV, and sometimes I think they are studying every move the players make, only to emulate them on the court or field later.Īs my older son has moved into reading chapters books, I’m always on the hunt for books that will capture his interest for long enough to finish. Not only do they enjoy playing just about any sport that has an ounce of competition, but they also enjoy learning about sports. They would play every day, all day (especially my older son). If you know my boys or have spent much time around here, you’ve probably gleaned that my boys love sports. Do you have kiddos who love sports and enjoy a fun book all about their favorite sport? Check out this list of sports chapter books for middle-grade readers, and grab a few from your local library!
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