Jack Logan is the youngest member of a small town sports dynasty family: His father is a local football legend, known as “The Logan Express,” and his brothers had equally storied high school sports careers. Jack, however, has no time for sports, which is the source of tension between he and his dad to start with; but when the long time school principal dies in front of a huge crowd trying to break a track record, things go from bad to worse for Jack.

I wasn't athletic, but neither was my family. I can't imagine what I'd do if I was forced to play on a team. You all know me, not the athletic type, am I!! It doesn't mean that I don't have other talents, it's just not kicking a ball down a field. What would you do if you were forced into something you didn't like? This book opens up a lot of different thoughts as we move through its pages.

Activity One

Create a book trailer for Losers Take All. Your task is to make others want to read this book as well. You may use iMovie, Animoto, PowToon, or any other application that you feel comfortable with. This is a great activity to include other friends who have read the book as well. Have fun with it, include some action, laugh a little!!

Activity Two

What do you know about Astrology? Using the link above, find out some different information about the 12 different astrology signs. Figure out which signs you think three of the main characters from Losers Take All were born under. Write an explanation of why you think they fit the sign, drawing on their actions, attitudes, and thoughts from the book. Include a picture with each of your characters.

Activity Three

Create an application for Jack to submit to a college. Use all the information you know about him and infer and create the rest of it. On the application include Name, Academic Rank in Class, High School Courses Taken and Grades, Extracurricular Activities and Personal Activities, and Work Experience. Choose one of the following questions to answer in a one-page essay from the character’s point of view: what experience, event, or person has had a significant impact on your life? Discuss a situation where they have made a difference. Describe their areas of interest, their personality, and how they relate to why he would like to attend this college.