Mike Lupica has earned a reputation as one of the best sports writers in America. He has applied that talent to writing middle grade novels. "Last Man Out" paints a picture of one season in the life of Boston area firefighter Patrick Gallagher 12 year old Tommy plays football, while his sister excels at soccer. The children incur a life-changing event which affects their on-field performance, their off-field existence, and their views of life.
It's been a long time since I was 12, but as best I can tell, Mr. Lupica has captured the spirit of the age group their attitudes, their language, their views of the world ... everything. I would think that if I were in that age group, I would either be admiring Mr. Lupica for his ability to do this or incredibly suspicious of him for the same reason!
I would recommend this book highly to the 5th-8th grade set, especially sports fans, as well as to those adults that would like a sneak peek at what goes on behind their eyes.
RATING: 5 stars.
NOTE: I was provided a free copy of this book in a random draw, with the hope (but not requirement) of an honest and hopefully prompt review.
It's been a long time since I was 12, but as best I can tell, Mr. Lupica has captured the spirit of the age group their attitudes, their language, their views of the world ... everything. I would think that if I were in that age group, I would either be admiring Mr. Lupica for his ability to do this or incredibly suspicious of him for the same reason!
I would recommend this book highly to the 5th-8th grade set, especially sports fans, as well as to those adults that would like a sneak peek at what goes on behind their eyes.
RATING: 5 stars.
NOTE: I was provided a free copy of this book in a random draw, with the hope (but not requirement) of an honest and hopefully prompt review.
