{"id":7499,"date":"2014-06-30T08:23:23","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T13:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/frenchrevolution\/?p=7499"},"modified":"2014-06-30T08:26:17","modified_gmt":"2014-06-30T13:26:17","slug":"new-novel-for-young-guys-and-girls-snap-decision-by-nathan-whitaker-giveway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/frenchrevolution\/2014\/06\/30\/new-novel-for-young-guys-and-girls-snap-decision-by-nathan-whitaker-giveway\/","title":{"rendered":"New Novel for Young Guys and Girls: “Snap Decision” by Nathan Whitaker (Giveway!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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Chase Clark is just an average eighth grader, until he earns a spot on his high school varsity football team.<\/p>\n

Life suddenly gets more interesting, especially because he gets to move up with his best friend Tripp.\u00a0 In Nathan Whitaker\u2019s debut novel, \u201cSnap Decision,\u201d the New York Times best selling author takes readers into the world of middle school boys, whose main concern is getting a little playing time in the big games with the older guys.<\/p>\n

No one knows the world of football like Whitaker.\u00a0 As a former kicker for Duke, Whitaker used his football knowledge and experience to collaborate with Tony Dungy and Tim Tebow on their best selling books.\u00a0 \u201cSnap Decision\u201d is a relatively light, refreshing read, especially for young readers who love the football. \u00a0 However, other themes \u2014 like, fitting in during school, friendship, loss, and honesty \u2014 make this a book that will appeal to girls as well.\u00a0(Probably most appropriate for kids aged\u00a08 and up.)<\/p>\n

Though faith is mentioned in the book, its organic presentation weaves in and out of the story line.\u00a0 As in real life, some of the characters have an obvious faith, some don\u2019t.\u00a0 Parents will like that the kids\u2019 spirituality is a naturally occurring theme, and kids will like that it\u2019s not preachy. \u00a0\u00a0The author does a great job of making the setting \u2013 Florida \u2013 come alive in all its muggy glory.\u00a0 In one scene, he also interestingly describes the behind the scenes goings-on of a professional football game.\u00a0 (Whitaker no doubt dipping into his personal history working for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers for this fun portion of the book.) Lastly, the book does a great job of touching on a much-discussed topic: concussions in football.<\/p>\n

\u201cSnap Decision\u201d \u2014 a topical, enjoyable read for kids \u2014 \u00a0hits the shelves July 1st<\/sup>\u00a0and will be available at book stores everywhere.<\/p>\n

Want to win your own copy of the book?\u00a0 Tweet\u00a0@SixSeedsTV<\/a>\u00a0and tag\u00a0@NathanWhitaker<\/a>, using the hashtag #SnapDecision.\u00a0 We\u2019ll pick a winner and alert you via Twitter.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Facebook users, please post on your page and \u201ctag\u201d the\u00a0SixSeeds Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0for your chance to win!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll pick one winner from each location.\u00a0 Feel free to enter in both places.<\/em><\/p>\n

Deadline July 8th<\/sup>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy your own copy online\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Read more on the\u00a0Patheos Faith and Family Channel<\/a>\u00a0and follow\u00a0Nancy on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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