Twelve-year-old Michael, confined to a wheelchair after an accident, uses mental telepathy to communicate football plays to his quarterback twin brother Tom, then suddenly finds himself on the field in his brother's place.
By: MATT CHRISTOPHER
Discovery Questions
Have you ever had to switch roles or positions like the quarterback in the story? How did you feel at first, and what helped you make the change?
How is the main character’s challenge in The Great Quarterback Switch similar to a challenge faced by a character in another sports story you’ve read? Use details from both texts.
How does this story show the importance of flexibility and teamwork in school, sports, or jobs?
If the story were told from another player’s point of view, how might it sound different? Write a short paragraph on what the other player might say.
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
4th Grade
Book Code
786
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780316140775
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