Fast Break
Fast Break by Mike Lupica, published by Penguin on August 23, 2016, is a reprint edition consisting of 288 pages in English. This book follows the journey of 12-year-old Jayson, who is forced to navigate life on his own after the death of his mother and abandonment by her boyfriend. In a bid to avoid the foster care system, Jayson resorts to deception until he is caught stealing basketball sneakers, leading to his placement with the Lawton family. As he adjusts to a new home, school, and teammates, Jayson grapples with his past and the challenges of building trust.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family, adoption, and resilience within the context of juvenile fiction. As Jayson confronts his struggles and tests the patience of his new guardians, he must ultimately decide if he believes he deserves a better life. The story culminates in his aspiration to play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium, intertwining his love for basketball with his quest for belonging and acceptance.
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From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw comes a feel-good basketball tale reminiscent of The Blind Side.
Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does whatever it takes to get by. He will do anything to avoid the foster care system. He manages to get away with his deception until the day he gets caught stealing a new pair of basketball sneakers. Game over. Within a day a social worker places him with a family from the other side of town, the Lawtons. New home, new school, new teammates.
Jayson, at first, is combatative, testing the Lawtons’ patience at every turn. He wants out, yet the Lawtons refuse to take the bait. But not everyone in Jayson’s new life is so ready to trust him. It’s on Jayson to believe that he deserves a better life than the one he once had. The ultimate prize if he can? A trip to play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium–home to the Duke Blue Devils and launching pad to his dream of playing bigtime college ball. Getting there will be a journey that reaches far beyond the basketball court.
“Eager fans will find this a slam-dunk. A must-purchase.”–Booklist
“Lupica’s announcer-like delivery will have you breathless, on the edge of your seat, cheering.”–Florida Times-Union
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