Two-Minute Drill: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids (Comeback Kids Series) (Hardcover)

by Mike Lupica (Author)
Key Phrases: Jimmy Dolan, Chris Conlan, Parry Field (more...)

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Product Description
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 daily. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together as friends, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica scores from downtown with this new series for young middle-grade readers.

About the Author
Mike Lupica writes a nationally syndicated column for New York’s The Daily News and is a regular on ESPN’s The Sports Reporters. He lives in Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (September 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399247157
• ISBN-13: 978-0399247156
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Comeback Kids Series Series.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two-Minute Drill: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids, December 15, 2007

By	Nikos Linardakis "Dr. Nikos" (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very good book, my son is finishing it right now, it seems he appreciates sports more as a result of the book, and also that there is a tie into the sciences. Very well written, as an adult, I'm also going to read it. Well done Mike Lupica, thanks for joining the gap on sports and friendships.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Greastest Game Ever Played Middle School Style, December 17, 2007

A Kid's Review

And... it's good! I think it was brilliant for Mike Lupica to name his book the Two-Minute Drill. A reason I enjoyed reading this book was that it shows how one friend can make all the difference. Also, the way the main charters, Scott and Chris worked together to solve their challenges is something I liked. Chris encourages Scott to join the football team. My favorite charter is Chris because he is a great quarterback and a great friend. The football team has to run a two minute drill to win the championship. They both had personal setbacks but they accomplished their goals on and off the field. The story is told in Scott's point of view. I recommend it to people that love sports and challenges or conflicts and people that love sports fiction. Mike Lupica's style was hard to get used to but once you get in there's no getting out especially if you like sports fiction and football. The middle of the book was easier to read because I understood the story. If you have already read this book I recommend Hot Hand another book in the series. This book is a must for football fans!

4.0 out of 5 stars 2 Minute Drill, April 23, 2009

By	Doris K. Nelson (Galesburg, IL. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for my great grandson. I read the book and loved the story. I know my great grandson is also going to enjoy it. He loves sports, especially football.