Teammates (Paula Wiseman Books)

Tiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip.<i> What gives,</i> he thinks, <i>I've always carried the ball this way before.</i> <br> <br> Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, &quot;You've gotta believe,&quot; Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make a difference in the next big game against the Knights? <br> <br> Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.