Head Games: A PrettyTOUGH Novel [Paperback]

Nicole Leigh Shepherd (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 6, 2011 | Age Range: 10 and up | Series: PrettyTough

Taylor is calm, cool, collected, and ferocious on the basketball court. A total all-star. Not so much in real life. She may be tall, gorgeous, and an incredible catch, but just try telling her that!

And lately, Taylor doesn't know which way to turn: The summer showcase game is almost here. Her BFF Hannah roped her into a fashion show (eek!). And she can't decide between Zach-the super-popular, super-tall, super-off-limits basketball dynamo-and Matt-the sweet boy from her math class (who may just be dating her BFF's older sister). It's enough to make any girl's head spin!

Can Taylor strike a pose, land the boy of her dreams, and win the game?

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About the Author

Nicole Leigh Shepherd is the author of the Pretty Tough novels. She loves sports and believes in empowering and motivating young women to embrace their athleticism while encouraging them to lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Product Details

• Age Range: 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Razorbill; Original edition (January 6, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595143874
• ISBN-13: 978-1595143877
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic and Fun January 15, 2011

By Alfred C. Martino

Format:Paperback

The author did a wonderful job of making me feel as if I was walking the halls of Beachwood Academy, following Taylor Thomas as she deals with friends, boys, and basketball. The dialogue is authentic; the story fun. The perfect novel for teen girls, and any reader who wants to understand the psyche of high school female athlete!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Debut! February 20, 2011

By Erica

Format:Paperback

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this book! I started reading, and I ended up reading Head Games in one sitting. The story was so fun and the characters were so easy to connect with. I felt like this book could take place anywhere, I could definitely see it happening in my high school on any given day.

Head Games was written really well. After about the first five pages where I had a bit of uncertainty, I was hooked. I fell in love with the story and loved it. While the story was somewhat predictable, it was so fun to see how it all unfolded.

Taylor was a character that I think everyone can relate to in some way or another. Because of her height, she's cast off a bit. Everyone has something about that that causes others to poke fun at them for. In addition to that, she's thrown into so many situations, and I definitely found myself thinking I was a lot like Taylor. She, like me, has a bit of an issue saying no to people - and I could relate so well to all the situations she's in. Taylor's best friend, Hannah AKA Banana, was a ton of fun! She was quirky and I absolutely loved her. Matt was such a sweetheart. <3

I do wish the cover had a face on the girl, as I feel it looks very awkward cut off at her nose like that. I really like the cover otherwise, but I am constantly thinking what is her face like? I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It's a fast read that is a ton of fun and absolutely adorable. It was a book I really got involved in and would be laughing hysterically at different events or yelling at other characters.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sports Book Ever February 2, 2011

By Jenn

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

LOOOOOOOOVVVVEEEEEEE this book!! You have to read it. I hate to read and my mom bought me this series. The other two were ok. But, I couldn't put down head games. AMAZING!!!!!