Crash is a very likable story. It stars an all-star Jr. High Tailback by the name of John "Crash" Coogen. I like this story because it is about change and friendships. When Crash finally realizes what a friend really is, a person who no matter what always loves you and respects you no matter what you do. This story has some unlikely plots for a "sports" book. It is more about family, understanding and a desire to be who it is you really are (if that makes any sense). It is a good read and one that will probably go fast. I could not put the book down every time Jerry Spinelli talks about Penn Webb and his "weird" lifestyle, parents or mannerisms. Jerry Spinelli is a Newberry Medalist author and knows how to keep you in a book. This book really makes me want to read more of his stuff.