Noobs on the Field

ISBN: 979-8-218-70841-2
By: Alldredge, Kanin

ABOUT THE BOOK

Noobs on the Field They thought middle school would wreck them. They might not even make it that far. Leon, Ralph, Mikey, and Donnie thought summer was for Fortnite, comics, and goofing off. But when their dream of playing football together starts falling apart before school even begins, they realize they have to prove themselves before they can even show up to practice. With no clue what they’re doing and older kids already circling like sharks, the squad has one chance to prove they belong. They’ll have to show it on the field and with each other. But as friendships get tested, trash talk turns serious, and locker room rivalries heat up, the boys must learn how to face their bullies, trust their teammates, and survive without getting flattened by an eighth grader. Packed with fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud moments, and squad goals you can root for, Noobs on the Field is a hilarious, high-energy ride about friendship, fear, and finding your footing before middle school even starts. For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, New Kid, and The Crossover.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kanin Alldredge

Kanin Alldredge is a novelist whose work draws from a diverse professional background and a life deeply rooted in family, discipline, and curiosity. With experience ranging from real estate development and construction management to global financial markets and legal analysis, Kanin brings a unique perspective to storytelling, one that balances big-picture strategy with the emotional complexity of everyday life. He holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, a Master’s in Quantitative Economics and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. His multifaceted career has taken him from trade rooms during the London session to construction sites in the Nevada desert, all of which inform the textured, character-driven stories he writes today. Kanin has been married for nearly fifteen years and is the proud father of six children. His writing is fueled by the organized chaos of family life, the quiet strength found in commitment, and a deep appreciation for how people navigate challenges, ambition, and belonging. He believes fiction should entertain, but also invite readers to reflect, laugh, and connect more deeply with the world around them.