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As a kid, Adrian Peterson got the nickname "All Day" (A.D.) because he was always on the go. As an adult, teammates still call him A.D., because he never stops working. Adrian's tremendous work ethic has helped him become one of the best running backs in the NFL. Some of A.D.'s most important work takes place off the field, however. After his rookie season, he started the All Day Foundation, an organization that raises money for charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Special Olympics. Through all of his success, A.D. has always recognized that hard work should not be limited to the football field. In Adrian Peterson, kids will follow this NFL star's record-setting football career while also discovering the many ways that A.D. makes a difference in kids' lives off the field. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep young readers turning the pages for more.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-6-These feel-good books introduce stars who make as much of a difference off the field as on. Each one begins with play-by-play narration that features the athlete in a life-changing game. The man's early abilities are then described, beginning with high school and college, and going on to cover his recruitment into professional sports. Sandler describes how Peterson was a star player early on, whereas Romo was not considered a great catch, even in college. Subsequent chapters feature each athlete's desire to give back to his community through civic groups and charitable organizations such as the Special Olympics. Concluding fact sheets provide additional tidbits of information. Though each book features large color photos on every page, those depicting the players' work with organizations that help children realize their dreams are especially poignant. These titles convey a positive message about athletes in a time when so many are featured in the news negatively, and they are sure to inspire readers.-C. J. Connor, Campbell County Public Library, Cold Spring, KY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., Fitzgerald's memorial fund in honor of his mother; Gonzalez's commitment to helping sick children). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, and Tony Romo.] Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Stories of athletes working to help their communities provide nice angles to help kids who are interested in sports learn about social issues and giving back, especially amid a sports climate where headlines are so often dominated by big-league selfishness. The Football Heroes: Making a Difference series profiles a few such stand-up superstars. Each book opens with a rundown of the player's athletic career, well supported by a dynamic layout and crisp photos. Adrian Peterson profiles one of the most impressive young running backs the NFL has ever seen and reminds readers that even as he's dazzled fans and juked his way into record books, he's never forgotten his roots in Palestine, Texas. On the whole, the books are more weighted toward athletic feats than philanthropic inclinations, but that's not necessarily a bad thing and will no doubt draw the intended audience of reluctant readers. A glossary and additional sources conclude.--Chipman, Ian Copyright 2010 Booklist
Table of Contents
| Breaking Away | p. 4 |
| Making History | p. 6 |
| All-Day Adrian | p. 8 |
| The Country's Best | p. 10 |
| Choosing Oklahoma | p. 12 |
| New Star in Minnesota | p. 14 |
| In a Hurry | p. 16 |
| Local Helper | p. 18 |
| Already a Hero | p. 20 |
| The Adrian File | p. 22 |
| Glossary | p. 23 |
| Bibliography | p. 24 |
| Read More | p. 24 |
| Learn More Online | p. 24 |
| Index | p. 24 |
