Left Out

New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green tells a heartfelt and moving story about a deaf boy’s journey to change how others see him—both on and off the football field. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica. Landon Dorch wants to be like everyone else. But his deafness and the way he talks have always felt like insurmountable obstacles. But now he finally sees his chance to fit in. Bigger and taller than any other seventh grader in his new school, Landon plans to use his size to his advantage and join the school’s football team. But the same speech problems and the cochlear implants that help him hear continue to haunt him. Just when it looks like Landon will be left out of football for good, an unlikely friend comes along. But in the end only Landon can fight his way off the bench and through a crowded field of bullies bent on seeing him forever left out. What happens when the kid everyone counts out becomes the one they can’t win without? A Deaf Protagonist: Landon Dorch isn’t just the new kid—he’s a deaf athlete determined to prove himself. With his cochlear implants and a refusal to be sidelined, he steps onto the field ready to change the game. Anti Bullying Message: Being bigger and taller than every other seventh grader makes Landon a target. He’ll have to face down a team of bullies who want to see him fail both in the hallways and on the field. An Unlikely Friendship: Just when Landon is ready to give up, a teammate sees past his differences. This powerful story shows how one friend can make all the difference. Heartfelt Sports Fiction: Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica, this moving story is packed with on-the-field action and off-the-field heart. It’s a powerful reminder that the toughest battles are won with courage.