Todd Kortemeier

Envy on the Ice - In the Clutch Todd Kortemeier

What looked to be a football season to remember for Cameron quickly turns to disaster. Set to take over as quarterback for the pass-happy Northwood Middle School Lumberjacks, things change just days before the first practice when internet sensation, Trish, joins the team. Carter goes from starting quarterback to backup--and nearly ends up quitting. With some inspiration from his grandfather, Pops, Carter finds joy in his newfound role--but not without some bumps and bruises along the way. Will his commitment pay off?

In the Clutch hooks readers with a do-or-die moment from little league sports, then rewinds to show how the books' young athletes found themselves needing to perform under pressure.