The Franchise

Name: The Franchise
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Brent Chartier
ISBN: 9781512443295

Author: Brent Chartier, Patrick Jones

Series: Opportunity

Narrator: Intuitive

Unabridged: 1 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2017

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Careers, Occupations, Internships, Coming Of Age

Synopsis

Latrell Baker's scientific approach to football—watching football—has finally paid off. Harmon Holt heard about the algorithm he developed for determining best defensive play, and now Latrell's landed himself an internship with the NFL's LA Stars. But he'll soon discover that working in pro football involves more politics and secrets than science.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Will on January 07, 2014

This was a really enjoyable quick read. The author does a great job here telling a short tale with a lot of heart. Teen boys who are reluctant to read will probably enjoy the sports jargen here. There is small side romance for teen girls love here as well. But everyone will love the life lessons Lat......more

Goodreads review by Connie on April 09, 2014

Latrell Baker is a 17-year-old with a computer program that runs defensive football plays. When a billionaire owner offers him an internship for a pro team, Latrell finds protection from a major league player suffering effects from repeated concussions and the player's daughter. Good read.......more