From the day he was born, Peyton Manning was all about football. His father, Archie Manning, was one of the NFL’s star quarterbacks, and Peyton and his brothers dreamed of playing in the NFL as well. For a while, it seemed like nothing would prevent the Manning brothers from achieving their dream of playing football together. However, things did not go exactly as they planned. Although Peyton has had many advantages, his life has also included sadness and disappointment. In this new book for young adults, readers will find out how he overcame these challenges and went on to become one of the most famous and popular quarterbacks in both his college career and in the NFL. They will also learn why Peyton is a terrific role model, helping others through his PeyBack Foundation. Read all about Peyton Manning, a star both on and off the field!
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About the Author:
Joanne Mattern is the author of more than 200 nonfiction books for children, including Brian McBride and Miguel Tejada for Mitchell Lane Publishers. Along with biographies, she has written extensively about animals, nature, history, sports, and foreign cultures. She lives near New York City with her husband and three young daughters.
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- PublisherMitchell Lane Publishers
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 158415506X
- ISBN 13 9781584155065
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages32