Being unathletic can be tough, but Louie Banks worked hard and turned into a star at his small high school. But after unfair play by his team and a tragic accident to his girlfriend, he has to overcome these tough times. Running Loose shows some devastating things, but there are many reasons to read the book. Teens should be able to read Running Loose because it teaches teens how tough death is, teaches that hard work pays off, and stand up for what is right.
Firstly, the book Running Loose teaches teens how tough and unexpected death can be. An example from the book , “I didn’t know what to do, or where to go, didn’t know what Becky would want me to do” (Crutcher 139). This was said by the main character, Louie Banks. Louie is a high…show more content… “ I’d nailed the end position and also the linebacker” (Crutcher 35). At the beginning of the book Louie had said that he was not good at football, but he worked hard that summer trying to play offence and he got to play both. If Louie did not show perseverance he would not play either one much. All the work he put in paid off.
Finally, this book shows how people stand up for what they believe in. “I’ve listened to Louie’s story, and whether or not he was right in what he did, he thought he was”(Crutcher 104). Louie’s football coach wanted the other team's best player injured on purpose, Louie was against it the whole time and when it actually happened on the field Louie lost his mind towards the coaches and his dad norm was standing up for him to the coaches. Everybody was standing up for each other.
Running Loose should be able to be read by teen because it teaches how tough death can be, It shows how hard work pays off, and it shows to stand up for what people believe in. Death can be tough for many people and teens need to ask for advice on what to do. Louie may not of had the talent but his work ethic made him one of the best players on the team. He was getting treated unfair but his family and him and were staying in what he believed in. Louie Banks found a way to have a good end to the year after all of these