Description
Book Synopsis: From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw comes a story of every football kid's dream come true. 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. After that, watch out . . . it's press conferences and national fame as Charlie becomes a media curiosity and source of conflict for the Bulldogs general manager, whose job Charlie seems to have taken. It's all a bit much for a kid just trying to stay on top of his grades and maintain his friendship with his verbal sparring partner, Anna.
Like the best Disney film in book form, like Moneyball for kids, Fantasy League is every football kid's dream scenario.
Praise for FANTASY LEAGUE:
- “This Moneyball story with kids is on the money.” –Booklist, starred review
- “The feel good book of the year.” –VOYA
- “Readers will be alternately cheering and reaching for a tissue during the final playoff-deciding game for the Bulldogs. This will be devoured by young football fans.” –School Library Journal
Details
Are you ready to dive into a world of football, fantasy, and fame? Introducing Fantasy League, the #1 bestselling book by acclaimed author Mike Lupica. This captivating story follows 12-year-old Charlie, a football fanatic who may be a bench warmer for his school team but is a fantasy football guru. When Charlie's podcast catches the attention of a sports radio host, his life takes an unexpected turn as his fantasy picks are broadcasted to the entire city of Los Angeles.
But that's not all - Charlie's football knowledge lands him a unique opportunity to befriend the owner of the fictional NFL team, the L.A. Bulldogs. With his persuasive skills, he convinces the owner to take a chance on an aging quarterback, leading to a whirlwind of press conferences and national fame. In this heartwarming tale, Charlie becomes a media curiosity and a source of conflict for the Bulldogs' general manager, putting his own dreams and friendships at stake.
Fantasy League is more than just a book - it's a journey into the world of dreams and aspirations. Imagine the excitement of being a young football fan making a difference in the sport you love. With captivating storytelling and an irresistible plot, this book is like the best Disney film in paperback form. It's a thrilling adventure that will keep readers entertained from start to finish.
Praised by Booklist as a "Moneyball story with kids on the money" and hailed as the "feel good book of the year" by VOYA, Fantasy League has garnered rave reviews from both readers and critics alike. School Library Journal describes it as a book that young football fans will devour, with its heart-pounding final playoff-deciding game for the Bulldogs.
Don't miss out on the chance to experience the excitement and camaraderie of Fantasy League. Join Charlie as he navigates a world of fame, friendship, and football. Grab your copy today and embark on an unforgettable reading adventure!
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