Losers and Winners [Paperback]

Frances Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2001

In his senior year, forced at every track meet to face the hatred of strangers who think he killed a little girl and got away with it, Matt McKendrick is determined to earn the Runner of the Year Award and prove that no matter what they do, they cant make him quit. His strongest rival is a Black athlete as outstanding as he is. Only one of them can win the Award, and only one does. The third book in the series.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Powerfully written story of uncommon humanity." -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Frances A. Miller began writing the Matt McKendrick books when her life was awash in teenagerschildren, neighbors, and students. By the time the fourth book was published, she had accumulated thousands more (and a number of twenty to ninety year-old friends as well) through letters and school visits. A grandmother now, she is writing joyfully for a younger audience.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (January 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595149650
• ISBN-13: 978-0595149650
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,423,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique high school experience..., August 30, 2002

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Joanna Mechlinski (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Losers and Winners (Paperback)

Anyone who's ever suffered at the hands of their classmates in high school can relate to the story of Matt McKendrick, whose experience is ten times worse. Forced to brave people who believe that he murdered his little sister Katie, Matt struggles to regain some kind of life, and to regain his position as a winning runner. His friends, Meg and Will Schuyler, and their younger siblings Lew and Carey, provide a wonderfully comedic and supportive outlet to Matt's insecurities and pain. Matt's foster family is also very realistic, providing more humor and dimension to Matt's life. You'll definitely want to read the other three books in this series!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series!, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Losers and Winners (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the fourth of in the series about Matthew Mckendrick. It is a wonderful story that is very well written. I have read it several times and never get tired of reading it. It is a nice ending for this series to see the changes in the main character and some resolution to the cries in his life.