Miracle on 49th Street

by Mike Lupica

Book Overview

In the tradition of "About a Boy" comes a feel good sports and holiday novel from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Mike Lupica. Josh Cameron has it all: a World Championship ring with the Boston... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399244883
• ISBN13: 9780399244889
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Predictable but intersesting

It was an ok book but it was to predictable. I like how it uses some real elements but some made up things. It was a coll book and i would recomend it to kids from the ages 10-14.

Miracle on 49th Street

Miracle on 49th street is a great book for young adult readers. It is especially good to entice non-readers to read. The design of the book is a draw to young female athletes. Great book.

THE PERFECT GIFT

I AM THE FATHER OF 2 BOYS AND BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY 11 AND 14 YEAR OLD..I READ IT FIRST AND COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN..THE STORY PULLS YOU IN AND IS HEARTWARMING..THE CHARACTERS, AS WITH ALL OF LUPICA'S BOOKS, ARE DRAWN FROM REAL LIFE AND ARE FLESHED OUT..THERE IS NO GENDER OR AGE THAT WILL ENJOY THIS BOOK MORE..IT IS A LOVELY READ WITH SOME FAST PACED SPORTS SCENES..LUPICA HAS FILLED THE YOUNG ADULT SPORTS' BOOK VOID LIKE SANTA'S SLEIGH ON CHRISTMAS EVE..DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BUY ONE OR 20 AND GIVE THEM AS GIFTS TO YOUR KIDS' TEACHERS AND FRIENDS...IT IS A SURE-FIRE WINNER!

Holiday classic!!

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader's Views (10/06) Twelve year old Molly Parker is brave, funny and smart. Before her mother, Jen, dies she reveals the true identity of Molly's father, Josh Cameron. Molly has just arrived in the states from England with the intention of meeting her father. Josh Cameron is a basketball player for the Celtics. Molly waits in a parking lot for an opportunity to tell Josh that he's her father. Josh remembers Jen well, but never knew he had a child. Molly wouldn't make up a story like that but Josh refused to believe her. When the two get to know each other better, Molly is the one with doubts, Josh just doesn't seem right for her mother. Eventually Josh apologies and tells Molly how she reminds him of her mother. Molly begins to realize why her mother never wanted her to get to know the real Josh, the one not on TV. Barbara, Molly's guardian tries to warn her. "He won't be the father you want him to be." "Do you really believe he's going to make room for a child in his life? You think he won't hurt you? Nobody ever hurt your mom the way he did." "Whether she's mine or not," Josh Cameron said. "I'd only say this to you. But, even if she is mine, I've go not place for her in my life." Only love can break down the barrier and make these two a family. Mike Lupica's "Miracle on 49th Street" is a beautifully written story of a child searching for her father. The print is easy to read. The cover is pretty and enticed me to open the book and dive into the story. The characters come to life on the pages. I found this story entertaining and delightful. This book will become a holiday classic. I highly recommend this book.

Better then Heat

I loved this book! I have read Heat (also by Mike Lupica) and thought this was worlds better. I was in tears at many parts of the book, and I really loved Molly. I really liked how Josh Cameron was written, so that the reader always saw Josh the same way Molly does (except for 1 part) I think this is a definite Newberry contender!