Benchwarmers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780374312039)

The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein.

Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn't think girls should play with boys, so she's riding the bench with Jeff--even though she's one of the best players.

With Jeff's help, the Philly media gets ahold of the story, and suddenly Andi is all over the news as she shows her worth on the soccer field. But amid bullies, threats, and a media firestorm, will Andi's skills and Jeff's perseverance be enough to save the season?

From sportswriter John Feinstein comes this action-packed novel about two kids who may be benchwarmers, but prove themselves naturals when it comes to teamwork, friendship, and finding a path to victory.

Author: John Feinstein
ISBN-10: 0374312036
ISBN-13: 9780374312039
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2019
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504214 / Benchwarmers


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2019
School Library Journal 08/16/2019 pg. 1
Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 95

About the Author
John Feinstein is the author of more than thirty books, including two #1 New York Times bestsellers: A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled. He is also the author of numerous books for young readers. His first young adult mystery, Last Shot, won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. John also works for The Washington Post, The Golf Channel, Sirius XM Radio and Comcast Sportsnet.