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Mike Lupica
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Number-one New York Times best seller Mike Lupica makes his return to the basketball court!
There's a reason teammates call him "True". Because for basketball phenom Drew Robinson, there is nothing more true than his talent on the court. It's the kind that comes along once in a generation and is loaded with perks - and with problems.
Before long, True buys in to his own hype, much to the chagrin of his mother, who wants to keep her boy's head grounded - and suddenly trouble has a way of finding him. That is, until a washed-up former playground legend steps back onto the court and takes True under his wing.
In this age of street agents promising riches to kids barely out of elementary school and college programs being taken down because of recruiting violations, True Legend is a resonant and inspiring novel in the Lupica tradition.
©2012 Mike Lupica (P)2012 Penguin AudioLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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Twelve-year-old Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court, but don't tell him that. Because no one plays with more heart or court sense. But none of that matters when he is cut from his local travel team, the very same team his father led to national prominence as a boy. Danny's father knows Danny isn't the only kid who was cut for the wrong reason, and together, this washed-up former player and a bunch of never-say-die kids prove that the heart simply cannot be measured.
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Twelve-year-old Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court, but don't tell him that. Because no one plays with more heart or court sense. But none of that matters when he is cut from his local travel team, the very same team his father led to national prominence as a boy. Danny's father knows Danny isn't the only kid who was cut for the wrong reason, and together, this washed-up former player and a bunch of never-say-die kids prove that the heart simply cannot be measured.
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 104
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. Besides, his real home has always been the beat-up basketball court behind the projects in the North Carolina hills, and his family has always been his friends and teammates. 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.
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Hutch has always played shortstop. His idol Derek Jeter, plays the position, and more importantly, so did his father. But when a better shortstop joins the team, Hutch must move to second base. With his father's shadow looming and the championship on the line, Hutch will need to make the adjustment quickly.
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My kids were hooked!
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Two-Minute Drill
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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. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.
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Game Changers (Game Changers, Book 1)
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New York Times best-selling author Mike Lupica scores a touchdown with his new middle-grade sports series!Ben McBain is every football team's dream player. He's a jack-of-all-trades guy that can handle almost any position. When the game is on the line, Ben's number is the one being called for the final play. But Ben wants to be the starting quarterback and the one thing standing in his way is the coach's son.Shawn O'Brien looks the part.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Story for Spots Players!!
- De Ms. A en 09-03-24
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Heat
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Twelve-year-old Michael Arroyo lives in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, home of his heroes, but a place that might as well be on a different continent since he can't afford to see the inside. He also lives in the shadows of his Bronx neighborhood, hiding from the bill collectors and the officials who would separate him from his 17-year-old brother if they knew the two boys were living on their own. Baseball is Michael's only salvation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heat
- De bernardo roman en 08-14-15
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Fantasy League
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 90
12-year-old Charlie is a fantasy football guru. He may be just a bench warmer for his school's football team, but when it comes to knowing and loving the game, he's first-string. He even becomes a celebrity when his podcast gets noticed by a sports radio host, who plays Charlie's fantasy picks for all of Los Angeles to hear. Soon Charlie befriends the elderly owner of the L.A. Bulldogs - a fictional NFL team - and convinces him to take a chance on an aging quarterback.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great read!
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The Underdogs
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Will Tyler can fly on a football field. He may not be the biggest running back around, but no one can touch him when it comes to hitting the hole and finding the end zone. And no one can match his love of the game. When Will has a football in hand, he may as well be flying for real because life can't touch him - his dad isn't so defeated, his town isn't so poor, and everyone has something to cheer for. All of which does him no good if the football season is canceled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good
- De Ryan Sosa en 05-24-17
De: Mike Lupica
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Strike Zone
- De: Mike Lupica
- Narrado por: Anthony Rey Perez
- Duración: 5 h y 35 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 41
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 41
Twelve-year-old star Little League pitcher Nick Garcia has a dream. Several in fact. He dreams he'll win this season's MVP and the chance to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. He dreams he'll meet his hero, Yankees' pitcher Michael Arroyo. He dreams they'll find a cure for Lupus so he sister won't have to suffer. But mostly, he dreams one day his family can stop living in fear of the government. For one kid, it's almost too much to bear.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nick is a amazing 12 year old
- De Kristy Cozzetti en 03-04-25
De: Mike Lupica
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Last Man Out
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- Narrado por: Ryan Gesell
- Duración: 5 h y 40 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 61
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 60
When the Brighton Bears suit up on game day, 12-year-old Tommy Gallagher is the toughest kid on the football field. And the bravest. After all, his father Patrick is a Boston firefighter - one of Boston's bravest. Tommy's dad taught him everything he knows about football - and life. Yet even Tommy isn't strong enough for what happens when the sirens ring and, for the first time, they're racing away from the fire. "First man in; last man out" had always been his dad's motto, yet he never said anything about leaving in an ambulance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Last man out
- De Anonymous User en 09-09-20
De: Mike Lupica
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The Batboy
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- Narrado por: Lucien Dodge
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 89
It is every baseball kid’s dream summer job: batboy for your hometown Major League team. Yet for 14 year-old Brian, the job means more than just the chance to hang around his idols. Baseball was the job his father loved so much, in the end he couldn’t leave it. Yet he could leave his family. Now Brian sees the job as the way to win back his father.There is no winning back some people, though
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4 out of 5 stars
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Home run
- De Anonymous User en 02-17-25
De: Mike Lupica
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Miracle on 49th Street
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- Narrado por: Michael Santopietro
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 65
Josh Cameron has it all: a World Championship ring with the Boston Celtics, an MVP award, a clean-cut image, and the adoration of millions. What he doesn't have is family -- until the day 12-year-old smart aleck Molly Parker confronts him in a parking lot and claims to be his daughter, the only daughter of Jen Parker, Josh's college sweetheart and the still the only girl he's ever loved. Trouble is, Jen Parker died last year, and now Molly has tracked down the father she never knew.
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5 out of 5 stars
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perfect!! Just what i love!!
- De Stacey en 05-12-10
De: Mike Lupica
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Lone Stars
- De: Mike Lupica
- Narrado por: Tom Stechschulte
- Duración: 6 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Clay is a quarterback's dream. When he zips across the field, arms outstretched, waiting for the ball to sail into his hands, there's no denying him the catch. Like most Texans, Clay is never more at home than when playing football. And his coach, a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys, is just like a second father. But as the football season kicks off, Clay begins to notice some odd behavior from his coach....
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5 out of 5 stars
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How Clay acted as coach was his family
- De sabby en 05-16-24
De: Mike Lupica
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Hero
- De: Mike Lupica
- Narrado por: Dan Bittner
- Duración: 5 h y 23 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 115
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 88
Fourteen-year-old Billy Harriman can feel the changes. The sharpening of his senses. The incredible strength. The speed, as though he can text-message himself across miles. The confidence and the strange need to patrol Central Park at night. His dad had been a hero, a savior to America and a confidante of the president. Then he died, and the changes began in Billy. What Billy never knew was that his father was no ordinary man - he was a superhero.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- De Tiffany reddig en 06-27-20
De: Mike Lupica
Reseñas de la Crítica
"The perfect trifecta of deep knowledge and portrayal of the history and culture of basketball, keen insight into the obstacle course of motivations and temptations facing a talented young man, and perfect-pitch sports writing.... Lupica is the greatest sportswriter for middle-grade readers, and this book, True Legend, is a reminder of his dominance." (VOYA, starred review)
“Lupica scores another winner with this cautionary tale.... Loaded with action-packed, suspenseful basketball sequences, crisp dialogue, sharply drawn characters, and keen insight into contemporary basketball culture in America, Drew’s story illuminates the realities and choices facing gifted young athletes.” (School Library Journal)
"Written in a fluid mix of slightly distant exposition and terse dialogue, the tale features plenty of suspenseful, expertly depicted hoops action along with choices both wrong and, ultimately, right made in the face of glittering temptations." (Booklist)
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- Jennifer Lynn
- 01-25-17
LOVED IT!!!
I loved this book. It had a great storyline with lots of heart filled emotion. While being simple and was not too hard to follow along with, had so much great content and wanted you to just keep listening. Definitely recommend this book to anyone
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- Eli
- 01-03-15
Great basketball book
It is a great book for basketball fans. The narrator and the story was great. I really enjoyed it.
Happy!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-27-18
Another great book by Mike Lupica
great story about how a jock turned into a student athlete right before his eyes. highly recommend for those who dont value school.
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- Sabrina
- 05-18-17
Good
It was good fun and if you don't like to read and good for kids
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- J Shelman
- 03-03-15
Great for any basketball lovers.
This book met my expectations and surpassed them, and the narrator was great. Amazing book for anybody that loves sports
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- Krystal Lattimer
- 02-18-17
a really great refreshing book!
loved it cause it wasn't frustratingly exciting. it wasn't sexual. which was my favorite part. it doesn't have curse words. just a good old fashioned story! loved every minute!
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- Dee Bergen
- 04-15-20
Great story
My son isn’t much of a reader but he will sit and follow along and listen to these stories. He is even starting to the read the the story on his own because he wants to know what’s next
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