This is the third and final book in the Dairy Queen Trilogy. It is a story of courage and determination. A delightful read. Front and Center Catherine Gilbert Murdock Graphia April 2011 D.J. Schwenk is a teenager who plays football for the Red Bend High School. She is the first and only female linebacker in Minnesota history. She lives on a dairy farm and is sort of a misfit. Being over six feet tall and a football player makes her stand out - she is shy and doesn't like to call attention to herself. Sports (football and basketball) is in the Schwenk family blood. Her brother Win is starting quarterback for the University of Washington and her brother Bill is a linebacker for the University of Wisconsin. DJ is an excellent football player - better than the male players. At practice she injures her shoulder and must quit playing. This will give her a chance to rest up for basketball. The farm is in financial trouble and she can only go to college if she wins a full scholarship. In a Pac-10 game Win is seriously injured and she must drop out of school to take care of him. He is giving everyone the silent treatment - refuses to talk to the doctors. DJ is at her wits end and she finally lets him have it - she is so angry - why can't he grow up. This changes Win's attitude and he can't wait to state therapy. He is also on DJ's case about training, calling colleges, setting up interviews, etc. - she must get herself known or she will miss out on the big universities. She is not too keen on doing this, but there is no stopping Win. DJ's mother is finally able to come take care of Win and she can return home and to school. She is friends with a player on a rival team - Hawley High School - and they occasionally see each other in private. She really likes Brian but he seems to be a little embarrassed by her - never inviting her on a date or hanging out with his friends. Beamer, a Red Bend High Junior who's keen on romance and karaoke invites her to parties and even on dates. . She is fond of him, but he isn't Brian - No bells and whistles. Though the efforts of Win she visits several colleges who are interested in her playing basketball for them. She has an offer of a full scholarship from the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin. She watched several D-I games and is petrified. She cannot and will not play in that league. She must reach a decision. Can she pretend to be someone (like an actress does) and play the game? Can she ignore the ten thousand fans that come to these games? Which University will she choose - Minnesota or Wisconsin? Highly recommended. The Dairy Queen Trilogy is a must read for readers of all ages - especially teenagers. You will want to read all three books. The books are keepers.