THe Underdogs by Mike Lupica

A very popular boys author:-)  I enjoyed this book.  As a writer, it had a pretty predictable plot with a few surprises thrown in.  I don't want to ruin for anyone so I won't even hint to them.  There was a lot of foreshadowing through out the book and the ending was easy to see.  You can tell the author knows about football.  (writers write about what they know)  I had to take his word on it of course!  It had typical writing elements... bully, problems, solutions, inspirational actions by hero character, small town makes good, etc.  I rate this book a 6/10 because boys will probably enjoy.

Read about this book and author at: Mike Lupica The Underdogs

Now, you think like a writer...  Would this be a different story in a different setting? genre? voice?  What makes this story unique, though the format is familiar?