47 pages • 1 hour read
Tim GreenUnstoppable
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Unstoppable by Tim Green follows Harrison, a resilient teen who escapes an abusive foster home after an accidental death and finds new hope in football, only to face further challenges when he is diagnosed with cancer, loses a leg, and must adjust to life with a prosthetic limb while striving to reclaim his athletic dreams. The book contains descriptions of domestic abuse, an accidental death, cancer, and experiences of ableism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Unstoppable by Tim Green offers an inspiring and emotional journey of a young boy's resilience through personal and athletic challenges. Readers praise its gripping narrative and depth of character development, making it a page-turner for middle-school readers. However, some find the plot predictable. Overall, it's a motivational read with life lessons.
Who Should Read Unstoppable?
A reader who enjoys Unstoppable by Tim Green is typically a young adult or teenage fan of sports fiction with an interest in overcoming adversity. Comparable titles include Mike Lupica's Heat and John Feinstein's Last Shot, which also highlight themes of resilience and personal growth through athletic challenges.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
730LBook Details
Sports
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Identity: Disability
Life/Time: Coming of Age