The basketball scenes in fast break, though acted out by characters in middle school, are as riveting as watching a final four game. This is truly one of the better books of mike lupica and it is no surprise that this novel was a bestseller. Jaysons passion and talent are treated as seriously as if he were already a professional player, which will resonate with readers who understand his commitment to a sport. May 21, 2017 book trailer for fast break by mike lupica trailer by trent v. Available in hardcover and paperback wherever books are sold. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Oct 31, 2015 mike lupicas book, fast break, is published by philomel books. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Mike lupica is one of the most prominent sports writers in america. Mike lupica s book, fast break, is published by philomel books.
Besides, his real home has always been the beatup basketball court behind the projects in the north carolina hills, and his family has always been his friends and teammates. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. His first fiction novel was a mystery titled dead air, the start of his peter finley series. Nothing groundbreaking here, but lupica delivers solid sports action and. Jayson the main character is a great teammate, an aggressive player, and has to persevere. He will do anything to avoid the fostercare system. See all books authored by mike lupica, including heat, and travel team, and more on.
Below is a list of mike lupica s books in order of when they were originally published. Getting there will be a journey that reaches far beyond the basketball court. He is trying to avoid the foster care system because he does not want a new family. Jaysons passion and talent are treated as seriously as if he were already a professional player, which will resonate with.
Booklist lupicas announcerlike delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering. Booklist lupica s announcerlike delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering. His longevity at the top of his field is based on his experience and insiders knowledge, coupled with a provocative presentation that takes an uncompromising look at the tumultuous world of professional sports. With so much attention to detail in each game, readers are practically with the characters on the court. In the book fast break, what did the main character get his foster father, mr lawton, for christmas. Fast break is a comingofage sports story from bestselling childrens novelist, sportswriter, and espn radio personality mike lupica. Praise for fast break eager fans will find this a slamdunk. Fast break thank you for listening theme and genre setting i dont really think that there was a theme, but i think the theme is changing can be hard, and you have to learn how to adapt. Since 1988 lupica has been one of the rotating pundits on the sports reporters on espn. If you can close your eyes and still hear the sounds of your middle school basketball gym where you played growing up, or your kids are constantly on the court, then sports writer mike lupicas newest middle grade novel, fast break, is a mustread.
Here, i give you recommendation site that is a great resource for anyone who prefers to read books online or download it. His mother died and hes been living on his own in a rundown apartment in a rough part of town. He spends his days playing basketball until one day he gets caught trying to steal a pair of sneakers from foot locker. He also briefly hosted an unsuccessful television chat program, the mike lupica show, on espn2, as well as a shortlived radio show on wfan in new york city in the mid1990s. This book is a very suspenseful book and shows how lucky some of us are. With so much attention to detail in each game, readers are practically with the characters on the courtlupica has done it again. Mike lupica books list of books by author mike lupica. Florida timesunion fast break is the perfect middlegrade read for fans of basketball.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fast break. In the past 30 years, hes written for newspapers and magazines, authored biographies of professional athletes, and appeared as a television anchor for espn. Lupicas announcerlike delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering. Mike lupicas middle grade basketball story, fast break, shoots. Nov 03, 2015 fast break ebook written by mike lupica. Written by mike lupica, audiobook narrated by macleod andrews. The complete guide to caring for and keeping chameleons as pets carpet, fourhorned, flapnecked, veiled, panther best pet care. Fast break by mike lupica scholastic teacher store. Mike lupica became a published author in 1985 with the reggie jackson autobiography reggie. Booklistlupicas announcerlike delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering. The official book website for mike lupica, author of travel team, heat, the big field, comeback kids, miracle on 49th street, and summer ball no slam dunk a fastpaced, heartfelt story for basketball fans that proves being a good teammate remains the most important quality in basketballand in life, from new york times bestselling author mike. Mike lupicas middle grade basketball story, fast break. Theres a reason mike lupica is one of the most popular sports writers for children.
Ela project pointing out points of mike lupica s fast break movie. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The story is realistic fiction, one that i can relate to. Fast break by mike lupica is about a twelve year old boy named jayson. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fast break. It hits bookstores on tuesday and can be preordered at and other online retailers. It is about a kid named jayson whose mom has just passed away and her boyfriend left him out to dry. Mike lupica is a longtime sports columnist and commentator who started his career covering the new york knicks when he was just 23. The setting in the book fast break is about a boy name jayson. A feelgood basketball tale reminiscent of the blind side. Nov 03, 2015 listen to fast break audiobook by mike lupica.
Parents need to know that mike lupicas fast break is a tween sports novel about a talented but troubled middle school basketball player who. The title of this book is fast break and it was written by mike lupica. A fast paced, heartfelt story for basketball fans that proves being a good teammate remains the most important quality in basketballand in life, from new york times bestselling author mike lupica wes father always told him that there was only one ball in basketball. Reviews of the fast break thus far with regards to the guide weve fast break pdf suggestions users never have nevertheless remaining the article on the sport, or you cannot make out the print however.
Mike lives in connecticut with his wife and their four children. It was published by puffin books and has a total of 288 pages in the book. In the tradition of uplifting stories like the blind side, fast break has all the family friendly sports action mike lupica has become known and. Twelveyearold star little league pitcher nick garcia has a dream. Lupica, through this book, tries to explain that irrespective of the difficulties and adversities, one should never ever give up on a dream even if it seems a bit farfetched. Dec 09, 2016 best way to read online fast break by mike lupica book or download in pdf and epub hi, my fellowship readers. In the book mike lupica wrote, where did the main character go after he realized zoe knows the truth about his past. If you can close your eyes and still hear the sounds of your middle school basketball gym where you played growing up, or your kids are constantly on the court, then sports writer mike lupica s newest middle grade novel, fast break, is a mustread. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read last man out.
The genre was realistic fiction, because basketball is real but the story is made up. Florida timesunionfast break is the perfect middlegrade read for fans of basketball. May 02, 2017 ela project pointing out points of mike lupica s fast break movie. He has carved out a niche as the sporting worlds finest storyteller. If you wish to read book fast break by mike lupica online.
Buy the paperback book fast break by mike lupica at indigo. A novel of revenge thorndike western 1410490211 by michael punke chameleon care. In the tradition of uplifting stories like the blind side, fast break has all the family friendly sports action mike lupica has become known and loved for. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Jayson is twelve years old and he is living on his own. From new york times bestselling author mike lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team. Fast break by mike lupica movie by michael hernandez. In the tradition of uplifting stories like the blind side, fast break has all the familyfriendly sports action mike lupica has become known and. This collection of titles from author mike lupica was hand selected to provide you with the best books at the best prices. Jayson the main character is a great teammate, an aggressive player, and has to persevere through hard times. I think that fast break by mike lupica is a very fascinating book.
Jayson was a unique person because he was living on his own after his. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fast break 0399256067 by mike lupica fast break 0399256067 by mike lupica file. In the tradition of uplifting stories like the blind side, fast break has all the familyfriendly sports action mike lupica has become known and loved for. With mike s signature fast paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports a. Aug 23, 2016 praise for fast break eager fans will find this a slamdunk.
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