Synopsis With an unbelievable throwing arm, 13-year-old Nate Brodie has earned the nickname, "Brady," after star football player Tom Brady. Everything has been going badly in Nate's life, his dad lost his job, and his best friend Abby seems to be headed toward total blindness. But when Nate has a chance to make a pass at the Patriots game and win a million dollars, things start to look up. How will he do under so much pressure, and what will happen if he actually wins? An inspiring, enjoyable, and thought-provoking middle-grade read by bestselling author Mike Lupica, whose other books include TRAVEL TEAM and HEAT.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2009-11-03 |
| Size | | Length: | 244 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 16.0 oz |
Publisher's Note 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.
Industry Reviews "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." (10/15/2009)
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