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The Sixth Man (The Triple Threat, 2)

By John Feinstein

By John Feinstein

By John Feinstein

By John Feinstein

By John Feinstein

By John Feinstein

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Part of The Triple Threat

Part of The Triple Threat

Part of The Triple Threat

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Sep 06, 2016 | ISBN 9780385753531 | Middle Grade (10 and up) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780385753500 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780385753524 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About The Sixth Man (The Triple Threat, 2)

    Perfect for sports-loving kids and fans of books by Mike Lupica, book two in the Triple Threat series by New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court.
     
    It’s basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There’s a new new guy in town, Max Bellotti—and he promises to turn the Lions’ losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title.
     
    Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board. While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand together as a team?
     
    John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe). This second installment in his Triple Threat series delivers action and intensity, and a look beyond the headlines of a hot-button topic in sports today.

    “Suspenseful and well-dramatized sports action scenes. . . . Solidly drawn, both on and off the court.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “The realistic social situations are interspersed with sports strategy, practices, and
    plenty of action. Fans will cheer for more of Alex’s story as he inches closer to spring and the dugout.” —Booklist

    About The Sixth Man (The Triple Threat, 2)

    New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court.
     
    It’s basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There’s a new new guy in town, and Max Bellotti promises to turn the Lions’ losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title.
     
    Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. Team morale is rocky at best. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board.
     
    While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand together as a team?
     
    John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe). This second installment in his Triple Threat series delivers action and intensity, and a look beyond the headlines of a hot-button topic in sports today.

    About The Sixth Man (The Triple Threat, 2)

    New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court.
     
    It’s basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There’s a new new guy in town, and Max Bellotti promises to turn the Lions’ losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title.
     
    Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. Team morale is rocky at best. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board.
     
    While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand together as a team?
     
    John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe). This second installment in his Triple Threat series delivers action and intensity, and a look beyond the headlines of a hot-button topic in sports today.

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    Quarterback
    The First Major
    The Legends Club
    Where Nobody Knows Your Name
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    About John Feinstein

    John Feinstein is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic sports books A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled, along with many other bestsellers including The Legends Club and Where Nobody Knows Your Name. He currently writes for The Washington Post and Golf Digest and is a… More about John Feinstein

    About John Feinstein

    John Feinstein is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic sports books A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled, along with many other bestsellers including The Legends Club and Where Nobody Knows Your Name. He currently writes for The Washington Post and Golf Digest and is a… More about John Feinstein

    About John Feinstein

    John Feinstein is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic sports books A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled, along with many other bestsellers including The Legends Club and Where Nobody Knows Your Name. He currently writes for The Washington Post and Golf Digest and is a… More about John Feinstein

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 06, 2016 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780385753531

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780385753500

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 04, 2015 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780385753524

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    Praise

    “Suspenseful and well-dramatized sports action scenes…Solidly drawn, both on and off the court.” – Kirkus Reviews

    “The realistic social situations are interspersed with sports strategy, practices, and
    plenty of action. Fans will cheer for more of Alex’s story as he inches closer to spring and the dugout.” — Booklist
     

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