Friday, August 26, 2011

Million Dollar Throw / Mike Lupica / 244 pages

Nate Brodie is the star quarterback for his high school football team.  His best friend, Abby, is going blind but focuses on her artwork and others instead of feeling sorry for herself.  Nate saves enough money ($500) to buy an autographed football (Tom Brady).  Abby sees a contest order form stating that $500 in purchases at the sports store qualifies one to enter a contest.  Entries will be placed in a raffle.  Winner will get the chance to toss a football through a target.  The prize is 1 million dollars.  Nate's family can use the money, as his Dad has lost his job selling real estate.  He works for a sporting goods company but hates it.  He has a small real estate office and hopes to sell independently.  Nate's Mom has 2 jobs also, but they are in danger of losing their house.  Nate loses his mojo and is replaced by Eric as QB.  Does Nate make the million dollar throw?

Mark Twain Award Nominee 2011-12

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