"Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog Star" by Matt Chandler tells the inspiring story of Adam Thielen, a talented wide receiver who overcame the odds to make it in the NFL. Growing up in Minnesota, Thielen faced setbacks, including being overlooked by major college programs and going undrafted. However, through hard work, determination, and perseverance, he earned a spot on the Minnesota Vikings. The book chronicles his journey from a small-town kid to a professional athlete, highlighting his struggles, resilience, and the unwavering support of his family. Thielen’s story serves as a testament to pursuing dreams against all odds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Sports Illustrated Kids, Sports Illustrated Kids Stars Of Sports .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Capstone Press .

Matt Chandler is a freelance journalist and former newspaper editor. His newspaper work earned six New York Press Association awards. He has written more than 25 non-fiction books for Capstone Press, and his book, "Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball's Greatest Players" was named the 2015 Outstanding Young Adult Book by the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Matt lives in New York with his wife Amber and his children Zoey and Oliver.