Full Product Details
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Penguin USA
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.215kg
ISBN: 9780147514929
ISBN 10: 0147514924
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 21 August 2018
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Lupica has crafted another fine sports story for the middle school reader. --VOYA Young readers, no matter their level of interest in the game, will be drawn in by this touching, timely story. --Booklist There is plenty of great football action to keep the sports enthusiasts engaged, and the information about concussive injury is easily understood and applied. This is an entertaining read that also imparts an important message. --School Library Connection Praise for Mike Lupica Lupica is the greatest sports writer for middle school readers. --VOYA on True Legend Lupica has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about heart, character, and family. --Kirkus Reviews on Travel Team The dialogue crackles, and the rich cast of supporting characters nearly steals the show. Top-notch entertainment in the Carl Hiaasen mold. --Booklist, starred review of Heat Lupica gives his readers a behind-the-scenes look at major league sports. In this novel, he adds genuine insights into family dynamics. --Booklist on The Batboy Lupica will win a Pulitzer for his sportswriting one day (he should have won it already). --The New York Times on Heat
Lupica has crafted another fine sports story for the middle school reader. --VOYA Young readers, no matter their level of interest in the game, will be drawn in by this touching, timely story. --Booklist There is plenty of great football action to keep the sports enthusiasts engaged, and the information about concussive injury is easily understood and applied. This is an entertaining read that also imparts an important message. --School Library Connection Praise for Mike Lupica Lupica is the greatest sports writer for middle school readers. --VOYA on True Legend Lupica has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about heart, character, and family. --Kirkus Reviews on Travel Team [insert star] The dialogue crackles, and the rich cast of supporting characters nearly steals the show. Top-notch entertainment in the Carl Hiaasen mold. --Booklist, starred review of Heat Lupica gives his readers a behind-the-scenes look at major league sports. In this novel, he adds genuine insights into family dynamics. --Booklist on The Batboy Lupica will win a Pulitzer for his sportswriting one day (he should have won it already). --The New York Times on Heat
Author Information
Mike Lupica (mikelupicabooks.com) is the #1 bestselling author of many popular books for young readers, including Fantasy League, Travel Team, Heat, and Million-Dollar Throw. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, Mike Lupica writes for New York's Daily News, appears weekly on ESPN's The Sports Reporters, and is a special correspondent for MSNBC. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeLupica.
