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Young Adult Fiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance

The Bodyguard

by (author) Sean Rodman

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 2019
Category
Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Film, Football
Recommended Age
12 to 18
Recommended Grade
8 to 12
Recommended Reading age
12 to 18
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459822030
    Publish Date
    Jan 2019
    List Price
    $8.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459827462
    Publish Date
    Nov 2020
    List Price
    $10.95

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Description

Ryan wants to give up football and apply to his dream university, but to afford it he may have to insert himself into some strange and possibly dangerous situations.

Ryan Hale, aka Replay, is the most successful running back in his high school's history. With university scouts making him offers he can't refuse, his future seems set. The problem is, Ryan would much rather go to film school. But his dad doesn't want to hear it. His teammates sure don't. He can't afford the application fees anyway. But then a solution appears when Markus, a strange exchange student with outrageous stories about mobsters and hackers, offers to pay Ryan to be his bodyguard. Things get complicated when Ryan realizes the stories may be closer to the truth than anyone imagined.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"There is suspense, teen interests, and family drama in a quick-read format: formula for success. Excellent."

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"The accessible writing and occasional humor will keep readers engaged."

Kirkus Reviews

"The Bodyguard is quickly paced with interesting plot turns. Ryan's character is one that is nice to see unfold."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Readers will be enticed by the edgy theme and compelling story…multidimensional characters and briskly paced plot."

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