Mitch wants nothing else but to write for the school paper.
When the new editor assigns him to be the head of the sports section, Mitch,
dubbed the Michelin Man because of his weight by his classmates, is anything
but thrilled. Despite his
initial hesitancy, Mitch soon becomes wrapped up in sports, as well as in the
sports photographer, Kimi. Although Mitch has been directed to focus his
writing on Horst Diamond by the football coach, another player, Angel, catches
his eye. Angel has transferred to
Mitch’s school and is quickly becoming the star player, but there is an air of
mystery surrounding this golden boy, and Mitch is determined to get the bottom
of it.
This
is a great sports novel that is also a bit of a mystery. The character Mitch is
a great narrator and his struggles will resonate with high school and junior
high school students alike. Deuker’s character development is believable and interesting; this is
a great book for hesitant boy readers who need a little action to get them
hooked.
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