The Extra Yard, Mike Lupica
The Extra Yard, Mike Lupica
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The Extra Yard

Author: Mike Lupica

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Unabridged: 5 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/12/2016

Synopsis

Teddy, a young football player, learns that sometimes bridging the distance in your family can be harder than stretching for an extra yard on the field in the second book of the Home Team series from New York Times bestselling author and sports-writing legend Mike Lupica.

Last spring Teddy’s life changed for the better. He started working out, shaping up, and even earned a spot on the Walton baseball team, that went all the way to the Little League World Series. But the best things to come out of that season were his friendships with Jack, Cassie, and Gus, and the confidence to finally try out for the sport he really loves—football. So when eighth grade begins, Teddy couldn’t be more psyched.

Until his mom drops a bomb: his father—who left them a long time ago—is back in Walton and back in their lives. And Teddy isn’t happy about it. As a former star football player at the school, Teddy’s dad is thrilled to find out his son is going out for the team, but Teddy begins to wonder if his father only cares about him now because he’s putting on the helmet. Can Teddy find a way to go the extra yard for the team and for himself, or is the distance between him and his father too much to overcome?

About Mike Lupica

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks.com.

About Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs has appeared on Broadway in The Lion In Winter and off-Broadway in Dog Sees God, Romance, The Hasty Heart, Bye Bye Birdie, Dublin Carol, and Four (Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk Nomination). His film credits include Phone Booth, Double Whammy, and 25th Hour. Television credits include The Black Donnellys (series regular), Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Sopranos.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kyle on September 01, 2016

Goodreads Review The Extra Yard by Mike Lupica The Extra Yard is another "touchdown" for Mike Lupica. It is very heartwarming and loving. The book is about a son whose father has left but came back. The son has to find a way to accept his dad in his life because he has been gone for so long. The son......more

Goodreads review by Sebastian on September 22, 2017

There is a group of friends and all there names are Jack ,Cassie , Gus , and teddy. Gus , Jack , and Teddy that all like to play sports and are trying out for the football team this fall in the beginning of school. Teddy's dad made a choice to move back to live with him and his mom after moving awa......more

Goodreads review by Eli on February 09, 2017

I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. It's plot line was very predictable: The substitute quarterback lead his team all the way to the big game. One thing I did like was that instead of your typical sports hero book, in the end Teddy lost the game because he couldn't complete the co......more

Goodreads review by Spencer on May 25, 2016

Mike Lupica is great author. This book is an example of it. The book is basically about a kid named Teddy that used to be fat but his friend Jack helps him out over the Summer by working out with him. He eventually get lean and muscular and wants to play on the football team. He is afraid and worri......more

Goodreads review by Jalen_Lewis21 on April 14, 2017

I really enjoyed this book overall, because it talks about football, first of all, and second about a relationship with a son and his dad. To get the gist of the book it is about a kid that doesn't really have a stable relationship with his dad. But when he is back in town and volunteers to be the f......more

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