Two-Minute Drill: A Comeback Kids Novel

Two-Minute Drill: A Comeback Kids Novel

by Mike Lupica

Nobody believes it when Scott Parry, the clumsiest and brainiest kid in school, joins the football team. But that’s just what he did. Only star quarterback Chris Conlan knows Scott’s secret talent. But Chris has a secret of his own – and he will be off the team if it comes out. Can these two unlikely friends prove that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent?

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Published: 5/14/2009 (Walden Media/Philomel Books)

Reviews

"Rousing, high-spirited novel for young middle-grade readers... this brisk story of friendship and football will be a huge hit."
Publishers Weekly
"[A] worthy addition...to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics."
School Library Journal
2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List
2008-2009 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Master List
2009-2010 South Carolina Children's Book Award Master List

Meet the Author

A message from Mike Lupica

Mike Lupica

Over the span of his successful career as a sports columnist, Mike Lupica has proven that he can write for sports fans of all ages and stripes.

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