First Team

Brock is on the run again in New York Times bestselling author Tim Green’s companion book to New Kid. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica or Dan Gutman’s Baseball Card Adventure series. With his strong left arm, Brock knows he can be a great quarterback, and with the help of his new friend, Mak, he has a plan to make the first team. But the coaches have plans of their own, especially for the kids from the wrong side of the tracks, which is exactly where Brock now lives. As Brock is trying to fit in, his father’s past is catching up to him—and one chance meeting causes everything to come crashing down. Will Brock finally be able to navigate his new life, or will his past force him back on the run? New Kid in Town: Brock is the new kid—again. He's determined to make Calhoun, Ohio his home, but fitting in is tough when you live on the wrong side of the tracks and have a past you can't talk about. Teamwork and Perseverance: With a cannon for a left arm, Brock knows he can lead the team as quarterback. But he'll need more than talent to overcome a biased coach and earn the trust of his teammates. An Unlikely Friendship: He might be new, but Brock quickly finds a loyal friend in Mak, the team's lovable but intense lineman. Together, they have a plan to make the first team. High-Stakes Secrets: Brock's dad is trying to leave his old life behind, but his dangerous past is catching up fast. A chance encounter could force them back on the run and ruin everything.