Rivals For The Team A Story Of School Life And Football

Name: Rivals For The Team A Story Of School Life And Football
Brand: Double 9 Books
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By Barbour, Ralph Henry

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Rivals for the team: A story of school life and football explores the intense energy of youthful ambition and the pressures of proving oneself in a competitive school setting. Within the backdrop of a prep school, the novel immerses readers in the tension between personal growth and the collective demands of a sports team. It enhances the portrayal of the excitement and restlessness that comes with seasonal change, shifting from carefree summer days to the structured demands of academic and athletic life. The story reflects on the emotional currents running beneath school traditions, the importance of loyalty, and the subtle push and pull between individual identity and the expectations of a group. Football becomes more than just a game; it serves as a lens through which the characters confront discipline, resilience, and the meaning of belonging. The novel draws attention to how new environments and unfamiliar personalities challenge comfort zones, making space for reflection on acceptance and adaptability. It enriches the exploration of how youthful bonds are shaped, tested, and strengthened when set against the backdrop of competition and change, ultimately capturing the universal struggles of finding one s place within a dynamic social world.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 178
Publisher:: Double 9 Books
Publication Date:: 2025-05-01
ISBN / EAN:: 9789371461405
Weight:: 232 g
Dimensions:: 140/216/10 cm

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