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Unstoppable
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Unstoppable (2012) (edit title/settings)

by Tim Green (Author) (edit contributors)

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Tim Green played Little League baseball for many years before specializing in football. After graduating as covaledictorian from Syracuse University, he was a first-round NFL draft pick and played as a star defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons for eight years. He earned his law degree with... read more

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The book begins with Harrison living as a foster child on the farm of Mr and Mrs Constable. He has to work hard or suffer a beating at the hands of Mr. Constable. Then Mr. Constable dies in an accident and Harrison is adopted by the Kellys. His new father is a football coach and because... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The book begins with Harrison living as a foster child on the farm of Mr and Mrs Constable. He has to work hard or suffer a beating at the hands of Mr. Constable. Then Mr. Constable dies in an accident and Harrison is adopted by the Kellys. His new father is a football coach and because Harrison is strong from years of working on a farm he joins the football team. He is instantly successful at the running back position, and everything is going well until he hurts his knee. Upon taking an MRI the doctors discover that Harrison has bone cancer. They amputate his lower leg and Harrison has to deal with the fact that he will never play football again. Then Major Bauer a friend of the Kellys arrives. He tells Harrison about Jeffrey Keith and Neil Parry amputees who were able to play sports again. The major helps Harrison rehabilitate so he can play again. Through all the struggles Harrison perseveres and does eventually play football again.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Harrison: Harrison is a fourteen year-old boy who has been bounced from foster family to foster family. Due to his upbringing he has no social skills and has a hard time understanding other people's feelings.
  • Becky Smart: Becky Smart is a kind, compassionate, and friendly individual who isn't afraid to stand up for what's right.
  • Justin: Harrison's best friend he is funny, supportive, and weird
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First Sentence edit see section history

Harrison admired the NFL football player, battered and exhausted but unstoppable.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Perseverance: When disaster strikes Harrison must persevere in order to get through it.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Tim Green (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Jeffrey Keith - Jeffrey Keith is the inspiration for the book. His story of recovery helped Tim Green write this book.

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN: 978-0-06-208956-4
Page Count: 343

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Reading Level: Young Adults

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