Reading Order
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Start with Quarterback Exchange: I Was John Elway and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Quarterback Exchange: I Was John Elway
Book 1 by Gordon Korman • Published 1997
Nick gets an old football jersey from his grandfather and discovers it is magic when it swaps him into John Elway mid-game. Suddenly he has to survive Monday night football and learn what being the star actually demands.
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Monday Night Football Club reading order
Ends with NFL Rules!: Bloopers, Pranks, Upsets and Touchdowns
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Book 1:Quarterback Exchange: I Was John Elway
Gordon Korman • 1997
Nick gets an old football jersey from his grandfather and discovers it is magic when it swaps him into John Elway mid-game. Suddenly he has to survive Monday night football and learn what being the star actually demands.
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Book 2:Running Back Conversion: I Was Barry Sanders
Gordon Korman • 1997
The magic jersey strikes again and drops Nick into the shoes of Barry Sanders during a real NFL game. With plays to execute and no time to panic, Nick learns how much work, toughness, and focus it takes to succeed.
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Book 3:The Super Bowl Switch: I Was Dan Marino
Gordon Korman • 1997
Nick’s jersey lands him in the middle of the Super Bowl as Dan Marino, with the world watching. Between pressure, strategy, and the fear of blowing it, he learns that talent is only part of what carries a team.
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Book 4:Heavy Artillery: I Was Junior Seau
Gordon Korman • 1997
One moment Nick is a kid, the next he is linebacker Junior Seau, expected to stop a powerful offense. He has to face the physical side of the sport and the mental game, while trying not to wreck a pro’s career.
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Book 5:Ultimate Scoring Machine: I Was Jerry Rice
Gordon Korman • 1998
Nick dreams of scoring like Jerry Rice, but the jersey drops him into a real NFL game where every route matters. To keep up, he has to think fast, work with teammates, and earn focus that does not come from cheering a...
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Book 6:NFL Rules!: Bloopers, Pranks, Upsets and Touchdowns
Gordon Korman • 1998
A kid-friendly tour of pro football’s funniest and wildest moments, from bloopers and pranks to shocking upsets and miracle plays. Along the way, it breaks down key rules and quirks of the game in short, easy-to-read...
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Monday Night Football Club FAQ
What is the best order to read the Monday Night Football Club series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Quarterback Exchange: I Was John Elway.
How many books are in the Monday Night Football Club series?
There are 6 books currently listed in the Monday Night Football Club series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Monday Night Football Club series?
New readers should start with Quarterback Exchange: I Was John Elway, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Monday Night Football Club series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1997 to 1998.