Fantasy League
Fantasy League by Mike Lupica is a reprint edition published by Penguin on July 14, 2015, featuring 320 pages in English. This book follows 12-year-old Charlie, a fantasy football enthusiast who, despite being a bench warmer on his school’s team, becomes a celebrated figure when his podcast gains attention from a sports radio host. As Charlie navigates his newfound fame, he befriends the owner of a fictional NFL team, the L.A. Bulldogs, and influences significant decisions in the football world, all while trying to balance school and friendships.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of sports, family, and education, showcasing Charlie’s journey from obscurity to media spotlight. The story explores the dynamics of friendship and the challenges of growing up, all set against the backdrop of football. With elements that appeal to young sports fans, Fantasy League presents a relatable and engaging tale for those interested in juvenile fiction centered on sports and recreation.
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From the #1 New York Times 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.
“Lupica is the greatest sports writer for middle school readers.” –VOYA
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