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MAY 3, 2012
Underdogs by Mike Lupica
Why would a junior high football team, the Bulldogs, label themselves the "Underdogs?"  Maybe not having equipment, uniforms, a coach or even eleven players has something to do with it!  Twelve-year-old Will Tyler shows that he won't give up his dream of playing football by tackling first things first.  He writes a desperate letter to a producer of athletic shoes and manages to capture the CEO's attention and the donation of the equipment they need and which their economically depressed city council can't provide.  Next, after securing the agreement of former gridiron star (his dad) to coach, he "only" needs eleven players.  Much to his surprise (and the team's) surprise, the #11 position is filled by a soccer kicker "new girl" who can really punt.  The final piece of the puzzle falls into place when a reluctant but truly talented player changes his mind and agrees to join the team.  The underdogs have a season of challenges facing them as the town at last finds something to cheer about.  Author Mike Lupica includes lots of detailed on-the-field action scenes which keep interest high.  The Underdogs will be a quick and involving read for those in grades five through seven.  

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