Chris Conlan is the coolest kid in sixth grade-the golden-armed quarterback of the football team, and the boy all the others look up to. Scott Parry is the new kid, the boy with the huge brain, but with feet that trip over themselves daily. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together as friends, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica scores from downtown with this new series for young middle-grade readers.