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The Quad Squad
Chase, Michael, Zack, and Brady have been best friends since they could walk. For The Quad Squad, as they call themselves, fifth grade seems full of promise--including the chance to win their first baseball championship together. But this year also brings new challenges that will test the foundation of their friendship.
Chase struggles to come to terms with his parents' divorce and an absent father, and as his anger spills over into the rest of his life, it threatens his friendship with the rest of the Squad, who he needs now more than ever.
Michael has problems at home to contend with too, and as he faces the horrific consequences of failing ot meet his father's expectations, he wonders if he can share his deepest secret with his closest friends.
Zack challenges himself to become more responsible--as a son, a friend, and a brother. But when he learns Michael's secret, he must choose between keeping a dangerous promise or protecting his best friend.
Brady has always been the goofball of the Squad, the friend most relied upon for a good laugh. But as the challenges the boys face threaten their friendship, it may be up to Brady to hold them all together.
As their fifth-grade year draws to a close, the final game of the season brings all of the boys' problems to a head. With the specter of middle school looming on the horizon, will The Quad Squad survive, or will it, like their childhood, fade away?
Book Details
- Publisher: Donald H Freeborn III
- Publish Date: Jun 28th, 2019
- Pages: 280
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.51in - 0.59in - 0.72lb
- EAN: 9781733086509
- Recommended age: 09-12
- Categories: • Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball• Readers - Intermediate
Praise for this book
"So, I'm not gonna lie...this is probably the best book I've ever read. I can relate to it so well. Just everything about it is me. Just everything. It's crazy." - Marek, 11
"This is a wonderful book for those preteen/teen boys who are perhaps a little reluctant to read. Mine would fight over whose turn it was to use the book! A great read." - Elizabeth O.
"Very detailed story about four boys who are best friends and have various problems and issues at school and in their home life. The story writer keeps you in suspense about how life is going to work for all of them until the very end. I would recommend this book to all 5th thru 8th grade students." - Linda M.
"This book was a page turner. You felt right in the action and the author developed characters that you wanted to cheer for and wanted to win. Every detail made you feel like you were part of the "squad." Great first novel!"
"A wonderful story about friendship, loyalty, families, and baseball. The characters are very relatable."
"It was really good! The characters were all really relatable. The sports part was fun to follow. Zack was my favorite character because he reminded me of me and his relationship with his brothers was funny. There were parts that were really sad but the ending was so good!" - Nadav J, 11.
"The Quad Squad is a really heartfelt story that I think little ones - and adults alike- will enjoy.
"Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of four main characters, all of which are well-developed and offer something that most can relate to. Equal parts funny, heartbreaking, and triumphant, I promise once you pick it up you'll have a hard time putting The Quad Squad down" - Leah M.
"This book is a great read I am 13 I don't play baseball anymore and this book is amazing. Love it so much 10/10 must read." - Solomon Lambdin, 13
"I read this with my 11-year-old son in order to determine if I might add this to my classroom library. We both loved the book! It has great character development, a deep storyline for each boy, and a feel-good ending! This book is a good fit for any boy, but especially those into baseball! It is rich in literary terms and elements for discussion!" - Lauranne Payne