Unstoppable
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Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
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Children`s Literature2010s
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Disability•
Coming of Age•
Trauma & Abuse2012
HarperCollins
Middle grade
9-12 years
730L
Super Short Summary
Unstoppable by Tim Green follows Harrison, a resilient teen who escapes an abusive foster home after an accidental death and finds new hope in football, only to face further challenges when he is diagnosed with cancer, loses a leg, and must adjust to life with a prosthetic limb while striving to reclaim his athletic dreams. The book contains descriptions of domestic abuse, an accidental death, cancer, and experiences of ableism.
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
5,087 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Unstoppable by Tim Green offers an inspiring and emotional journey of a young boy's resilience through personal and athletic challenges. Readers praise its gripping narrative and depth of character development, making it a page-turner for middle-school readers. However, some find the plot predictable. Overall, it's a motivational read with life lessons.
Who Should Read Unstoppable?
A reader who enjoys Unstoppable by Tim Green is typically a young adult or teenage fan of sports fiction with an interest in overcoming adversity. Comparable titles include Mike Lupica's Heat and John Feinstein's Last Shot, which also highlight themes of resilience and personal growth through athletic challenges.
5,087 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A static and authoritarian figure, he is the oppressive foster father who poses the initial antagonistic challenges for Harrison, leaving lasting psychological effects.
Harrison’s foster father and football coach whose pragmatic methods and supportive mentorship play a crucial role in Harrison’s athletic and personal development.
Harrison’s foster mother who combines nurturing compassion with assertive guardianship, offering support throughout Harrison's challenges and advocating for his well-being.
A veteran with a deep understanding of loss, he becomes a pivotal mentor for Harrison after his cancer diagnosis and supports him in adapting to a prosthetic limb.
A peer and potential romantic interest for Harrison, she provides empathy and support, helping him experience a sense of normalcy and explore his identity beyond sports.
A fellow patient and friend, he offers companionship and a different perspective on dealing with illness, contrasting with Harrison's outlook and influencing his development.
352
Novel • Fiction
•
Children`s Literature2010s
•
Disability•
Coming of Age•
Trauma & Abuse2012
HarperCollins
Middle grade
9-12 years
730L
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