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Million-Dollar Throw
By Lupica, Mike
Publishers Summary:
Eighth-grade star quarterback Nate Brodie's family is feeling the stress of the troubled economy, and Nate is frantic because his best friend Abby is going blind, so when he gets a chance to win a million dollars if he can complete a pass during the halftime of a New England Patriot's game, he is nearly overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed.
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- 978-0-39924-626-5
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REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2009
Gr 6-8 Lupica delivers another smooth, well-paced, character-driven novel. Thirteen-year-old Nate Brodie's life would seem to be the stuff of adolescent boys' dreams: he is the star quarterback of his school football team and has a great relationship with his best friend and soulmate, Abby McCall. However, all is not smooth sailing. The Brodies are in danger of losing their home in the economic down...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Thirteen-year-old Nate Brodie has won the opportunity to throw a million-dollar pass at a New England Patriots game. With...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 3, 2009
- A fully developed plotline that goes deeper than just sports. - The concept of the million-dollar th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
