MillionDollar Throw Author:Mike Lupica What would you do with a million dollars, if you were 13? Nate Brodie is nicknamed ?Brady? not only for his arm, but also because he?s the biggest Tom Brady fan. He?s even saved up to buy an autographed football. And when he does, he wins the chance for something he?s never dreamed of?to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game for one m... more »illion dollars. Nate should be excited. But things have been tough lately. His dad lost his job and his family is losing their home. It?s no secret that a million dollars would go a long way. So all Nate feels is pressure, and just when he needs it most, his golden arm begins to fail him. Even worse, his best friend Abby is going blind, slowly losing her ability to do the one thing she loves most?paint. Yet Abby never complains, and she is Nate?s inspiration. He knows she?ll be there when he makes the throw of a lifetime. Mike Lupica?s latest sports novel is also his most heartwarming.« less
It must be a good book because my daughter checked it out numerous times from the library before requesting a copy through PBS. Enjoyable for middle school boys and girls.