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In the Pocket

Johnny Unitas and Me By Mike Leonetti
Illustrated by Chris O'Leary

10-1/4 x 9-1/2 in; 40 pp ; full-color throughout, ages 7-9
Hardcover
Published in July, 2008
ISBN 9780811856614
ISBN10 0811856615

$15.99  

In the Pocket -- Billy wants to be a great quarterback like his hero, Johnny Unitas, but his coach is worried he'll get hurt. When Billy meets his hero, the legendary football star tells him about his own challenges. And after watching Johnny's amazing performance in the 1958 National Football League championship, Billy is more determined than ever to beat the odds.

Mike Leonetti is the author of numerous books for children. He lives in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Chris O'Leary lives in Columbus, Ohio.