Button Down

In "The Luck of the Buttons," scrawny Ned Button becomes captivated by football fever in his hometown of Goodhue, Iowa, after local star Lester Ward is drafted by the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite facing challenges from Lester’s bullying younger brother, Ned discovers his own unexpected talents on the field, aided by the wisdom of his eccentric grandpa, Ike. This heartwarming story highlights the importance of teamwork, strategy, and the support of friends and family over individual accolades. Anne Ylvisaker delivers a humorous and poignant tale about perseverance and the true values of companionship.