The Underdogs, Mike Lupica
The Underdogs, Mike Lupica
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The Underdogs

Author: Mike Lupica

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 6 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/06/2011

Synopsis

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. With no funding for things like uniforms and a cared-for playing field, with seemingly every other family moving to find jobs, there simply isn't enough money or players for a season. Unless one kid can rally an entire town and give everyone a reason to believe . . .For fans of his bestselling novels Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw, Mike Lupica delivers a feel-good sports story that will have readers cheering where they sit.

About The Author

Mike Lupica is the #1 bestselling author of many popular books for young readers, including Fantasy League, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for New York's Daily News.Kirby Heyborne is an American musician and actor. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in economics, he received critical acclaim for his starring role in the award-winning World War II drama Saints and Soldiers. He has starred in many feature films and national commercials, and has appeared on Everwood and Free Ride. He is well known for his narration and voice work on several audiobooks. In addition, he can frequently be found touring the country with his singing and songwriting act.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeffrey on July 17, 2012

No coach, no money for uniforms, not enough boys to play football. No problem. Will Tyler, the likeable hero of The Underdogs will find a way to solve the problems facing his team. Mike Lupica, the New York Daily News columnist, has penned several sport books about kids in baseball and basketball. Ty......more

Goodreads review by Zach on November 29, 2015

I read the book The Underdogs written by Mike Lupica. The book is about a boy named Will who is trying to save his school’s football team. Will is the main character in this story. He is a kid that likes football and plays for his school. His dad is a secondary character. He loves football and he p......more

Goodreads review by Jude on February 12, 2024

Decent book, very interesting idea of them constantly having to face challenges, that threaten there chance at a football season. Got a bit redundant, but I loved the struggle the main character faced with his father. I won't specify to avoid spoilers, but an amazing idea to include. Also, its hinte......more

Goodreads review by Drew on November 08, 2015

Mike Lupica is highly regarded sports author in the writing community. Writing about almost any sport you could think of. Giving very realistic scenarios and teaching the readers hidden life lessons. ”The Underdogs” continues on with that trend. It’s is a very suspenseful book that ropes you in, mak......more

Goodreads review by Rafael on March 22, 2017

Underdogs: Book Review The Underdogs by Mike Lupica is about a young boy named Will Tyler which is trying to save the football team in Forbes Pennsylvania. Will Tyler was a great football player “ nobody can match his love for the game” this is how the author describes him. Forbes was a very small to......more

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Praise for The Underdogs:
 
“There's plenty of action for sports fans, and readers will root for Will and his teammates till the very last page.” –School Library Journal
 
“[F]ootball fans will…respond to the detailed and exciting game action once the season gets rolling and find inspiration in Will and his teammates' tenacity.” –Publisher’s Weekly
 
“Will's ingenuity and loyalty are encouraging, causing readers to want to cheer him on as he makes his dream come true.” –VOYA

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