Nate Brodie

Nate Brodie is a 13-year-old boy from Valley, Massachusetts, who is a big football fan. Nate is a quarterback for his school's 8th grade team, and he loves to watch his favorite professional team, the New England Patriots, on TV with his dad. Nate's favorite football player is Tom Brady, the quarterback for the Patriots. For that reason, friends sometimes call him "Brady." Nate is not only a good athlete but also a loyal friend and great team leader. Nate grows up a lot during the story because he learns how people manage challenges in their lives. Nate's family is financially challenged when his father loses his job. Nate learns from his father how to keep promises and to overcome obstacles. Nate also learns how to be a faithful and loyal friend to his best friend, Abby, who is losing her eyesight. In the end, Nate behaves...