In "Tackling Dad" by Elizabeth Levy, a young boy named Tucker navigates the complexities of his relationship with his father, who is often preoccupied with work and personal ambitions. As Tucker struggles to connect with him, he finds solace and support in the world of sports. The story unfolds as Tucker's passion for football offers him valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and understanding family dynamics. Through humorous events and heartwarming moments, Tucker learns that communication and love are essential in bridging the gap between him and his dad, ultimately leading to a stronger bond. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 134 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Elizabeth Levy was born on April 4, 1942, in Buffalo, N. Y. She earned a B. A. (magna cum laude) from Brown University, and a M. A. T. from Columbia University. Before writing full-time, she worked as an editor and researcher in a news department at American Broadcasting Co. and was an assistant editor at a publishing company. Her books cover a wide range of reading levels and subject matter. While Levy obviously writes her books to instruct children, she also says she writes on subjects in which she is greatly interested. Levy is a member of the Authors Guild, Authors League of America, Writers of America, and PEN.