Million-Dollar Throw - Hardcover

Lupica, Mike

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399246266 ISBN 13: 9780399246265

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2009

Synopsis

Known for his strong arm, 13-year-old football fanatic Nate Brodie feels confident that he could win the million-dollar prize as an invited guest at an NFL contest, but when pressures at home mount, Nate looks to his best friend Abby, who teaches him what true courage is all about.

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Review:

Praise for "Million-Dollar Throw"
Lupica's football action engages, and his delineation of the athlete's thought process and emotional highs and lows of competition feels visceral and real. "Kirkus Reviews"
Lupica explores the themes of believing in yourself and handling pressure. Teens who love sports fiction . . . will find this book a rapid, enjoyable read. "VOYA "
Lupica injects plenty of suspenseful sports action into the plot and creates a cast of uniformly likable characters whose faith in teamwork and in each other ultimately earns handsome rewards for all. A natural for graduates of Matt Christopher's sports stories. "Booklist ""

Praise for Million-Dollar Throw
Lupica's football action engages, and his delineation of the athlete's thought process and emotional highs and lows of competition feels visceral and real. Kirkus Reviews
Lupica explores the themes of believing in yourself and handling pressure. Teens who love sports fiction . . . will find this book a rapid, enjoyable read. VOYA
Lupica injects plenty of suspenseful sports action into the plot and creates a cast of uniformly likable characters whose faith in teamwork and in each other ultimately earns handsome rewards for all. A natural for graduates of Matt Christopher's sports stories. Booklist "

Praise for Million-Dollar Throw

"Lupica's football action engages, and his delineation of the athlete's thought process and emotional highs and lows of competition feels visceral and real." -Kirkus Reviews

"Lupica explores the themes of believing in yourself and handling pressure. Teens who love sports fiction . . . will find this book a rapid, enjoyable read." -VOYA

"Lupica injects plenty of suspenseful sports action into the plot and creates a cast of uniformly likable characters whose faith in teamwork and in each other ultimately earns handsome rewards for all. A natural for graduates of Matt Christopher's sports stories." -Booklist

About the Author:

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. 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 on ESPN's The Sports Reporters and hosts The Mike Lupica Show on ESPN Radio. You can visit Mike Lupica at mikelupicabooks.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0399246266
• ISBN 13: 9780399246265
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 244