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For Immediate Release

August 30, 2005

NY Jets Fan Kicks off Winning Career with Debut Children’s Novel

Plain City, OH–August 30, 2005– Plain City, OH-August 30, 2005- Just in time for the NFL season, New York City author John Attanas has the ticket for middle-grade readers who love pro football—or who just like to read a good book. In his novel, Eddie and the Jets, Attanas lines up behind his own favorite team, the New York Jets, and launches a story about losing things that really matter: friends, fathers, and even the weekly neighborhood football games. But, like the real Jets, the hope of winning is ever alive.

“I grew up a Jets fan,” says Attanas, who was born and raised in Queens. “They used to play not far from my house. I suffered with many, many, many losing years. I’m still suffering, but they are a much improved team—they’ve made the playoffs in three of the last four seasons!”

Published by Darby Creek Publishing, Eddie and the Jets features a die-hard New York Jets fan, Eddie, and his arch nemesis, who is—you guessed it—a Giants supporter. In fact, each leads a street team named after his favorite team. As the two street teams prepare to meet on the field, Eddie looks to the NY Jets coach for inspiration.

When his new game plan leads to a turnover rather than the touchdown he expected, Eddie learns hanging tough is its own reward—and sometimes the tide does turn.

“Persevering through the tough periods with the Jets allows you to enjoy the good ones even that much more,” says Attanas. “This year, the Jets will have a good year.”

Eddie and the Jets is receiving great reviews and is a fall 2005 Junior Library Guild Selection. For more information, see the publisher’s Web site at www.darbycreekpublishing.com.

Eddie and the Jets by John Attanas

ISBN 1-58196-026-3 144 pages Ages 11 and up Hardcover List price $15.95
For a review copy, please send an email with contact information to info@darbycreekpublishing.com

To Purchase: Visit your local bookstore, visit the Darby Creek Publishing Web site at www.darbycreekpublishing.com or order by phone 800-328-4929

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