Fast Break
Mike Lupica
(Author)
Description
Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does whatever it takes to get by. He will do anything to avoid the foster care system. He manages to get away with his deception until the day he gets caught stealing a new pair of basketball sneakers. Game over. Within a day a social worker places him with a family from the other side of town, the Lawtons. New home, new school, new teammates.
Jayson, at first, is combatative, testing the Lawtons' patience at every turn. He wants out, yet the Lawtons refuse to take the bait. But not everyone in Jayson's new life is so ready to trust him. It's on Jayson to believe that he deserves a better life than the one he once had. The ultimate prize if he can? A trip to play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium–home to the Duke Blue Devils and launching pad to his dream of playing bigtime college ball. Getting there will be a journey that reaches far beyond the basketball court.
"Eager fans will find this a slam-dunk. A must-purchase."–Booklist
"Lupica's announcer-like delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering."--Florida Times-Union
Product Details
| Publisher | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | August 23, 2016 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781101997833 |
| Dimensions | 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.8 inches | 0.5 pounds |
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Reviews
"Eager fans will find this a slam-dunk. A must-purchase." —Booklist
"Lupica's announcer-like delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering." —Florida Times-Union
"Fast Break is the perfect middle-grade read for fans of basketball. With so much attention to detail in each game, readers are practically with the characters on the court....Lupica has done it again." —VOYA
“The dynamics here are handled with subtlety and depth… Lupica delivers solid sports action and character growth.” —Kirkus Reviews
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