42 pages • 1 hour read
Mike LupicaMillion Dollar Throw
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Million-Dollar Throw, by Mike Lupica, follows 13-year-old quarterback Nate Brodie, who is dealing with his father’s unemployment, his family’s financial struggles, and his best friend Abby’s degenerative eye illness. Despite these challenges, Nate wins the opportunity to make a million-dollar throw during a Patriots game, which becomes the central focus of his journey to reclaim his confidence and precision in football. The novel touches on sensitive topics, including visual impairment and financial stress.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mike Lupica's Million Dollar Throw is praised for its inspirational themes and realistic portrayal of young athletes' dreams and challenges. The narrative captivates middle-school readers, though some critics note the plot's predictability and occasional lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a heartwarming read for sports enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Million Dollar Throw?
Readers who enjoy sports novels and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Mike Lupica's Million Dollar Throw, comparable to The Crossover by Kwame Alexander and Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. It's perfect for middle schoolers and teens who are fans of football and tales of perseverance and personal growth.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
960LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Sports
Relationships: Fathers
Relationships: Family