Football isn't just Tommy's favorite sport - he also thinks that it's the key to a good home. The recently orphaned Tommy is delighted to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, coaches Midget League football. By playing well, Tommy hopes that he will make Mr. Powerll want to adopt him, and then he will have a real family again. But will things work out the way he plans?

 

There are 145 pages in this book. This book was published 1985 by Little, Brown & Company .

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.