About the Book A young boy worries about making the football team and convincing his foster parents to adopt him. Book Synopsis TOUCHDOWN FOR TOMMY Is football Tommys key to a new home? Football isnt just Tommys favorite sport-he also thinks that its the key to a good home. The recently orphaned Tommy is delighted to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, coaches Midget League football. By playing well, Tommy hopes that he will make Mr. Powell want to adopt him, and then he will have a real family again. But will things work out the way he plans! About the Author Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.