Author: Carl Deuker
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
You would like this book if:
- You like to read about sports.
- You like when characters solve mysteries on their own.
- You like to read about characters who are stereotyped by their weight.
- You enjoy reading books by Mike Lupica (Heat, Travel Team, etc.).
- You like to read about romance.
- You don't watch or understand football.
Summary: Mitch, short for Michelin Man to describe his figure, has a real name but nobody remembers it. In fact, nobody really ever notices him. But Mitch has big goals that will guarantee that people will notice him - he is going to become an ace reporter. During his senior year, he is sure that he will be able to show off his talent in the school newspaper but is sidelined when he is assigned to cover sports. Just when he thinks there won't be any stories worth reporting he sees Angel Marichal at a pre-season practice. Angel is one of the most talented players Mitch has ever seen, but he is continually benched. It becomes obvious that both the player and Coach McNulty are hiding something. Is there a story there? Maybe a coverup? Mitch is determined to find out and prove his reporting skills to everyone.
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