Million-Dollar Throw

Reviewed by: Isaiah
By: Mike Lupica
Philomel Books 2009
224 pages

This story starts off with a thirteen year old boy and his name is Nate Brodie. The story eventually takes place in a popular football stadium during one of america's favorite holidays; Nate is in love with the sport of football and gets to experience something nobody has ever done before, that is to throw a football thirty yards and get a chance to win one million dollars. Throughout the book Nate faces challenges that stress him out and it worries him when it comes down to the final moment. Throughout this book I believe it teaches a person to never lose hope even when you're going through trials and things may seem impossible.

A reason I liked this book is because it teaches a good principle: always be strong. Life can have its ups and downs but as Nate showed his strength on the field and never gave up it just reminded me to never lose hope and to never give up. I would recommend this book to people who are looking for a good sports book, but also one that is uplifting and shares a good message.