From #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica!Chris Conlan is the coolest kid in sixth grade?the golden-armed quarterback of the football team and the boy all the others look up to. Scott Parry is the new kid, the boy with the huge brain, but with feet that trip over themselves. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.
On sale: May 14, 2009
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 208 Pages
ISBN: 9780142414422
Reading level: Lexile: 880L | Fountas/Pinnell: S
Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including
QB 1,
Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels,
Mike Lupica writes for New York's
Daily News, appears on ESPN's
The Sports Reporters and hosts
The Mike Lupica Show on ESPN Radio. You can visit Mike Lupica at mikelupicabooks.com
Praise for the Comeback Kids: “Lupica portrays the action clearly and vividly, with a real sense of the excitement and unpredictable nature of the games. These are worthy additions to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics.” –
School Library Journal “These should score big with middle-graders looking for alternatives to Matt Christopher's titles.” –
Publisher’s Weekly “This title is a good choice for reluctant readers with a background in baseball.” –
School Library Journal
