Game Changers

Mike Lupica

Scholastic, Incorporated, 2012 - Juvenile Fiction - 207 pages

Mike Lupica delivers a New York Times bestselling middle grade series!

Ben McBain is every football team's dream player. He's a jack-of-all-trades guy that can handle almost any position. When the game is on the line, Ben's number is the one being called for the final play. But Ben wants to be the starting quarterback and the one thing standing in his way is the coach's son.

Shawn O'Brien looks the part. He has been groomed by his father, a former professional quarterback. But despite his size and arm strength, Shawn is struggling.

Ben is torn between being a good teammate and going after his own dream. As Ben finds out, Shawn isn't the easiest person to help. And when Ben gets an unexpected opportunity, the entire game will change for the both of them.

Best-selling author Mike Lupica kicks off a winning new series about sports and friendship that will captivate readers.

What people are saying

Review: Game Changers Book 2: Play Makers

User Review  - Barbara - Goodreads

Middle grader Ben McBain and his friends are still celebrating their recent football championship when basketball season starts. This should be THEIR year, but the arrival of a talented new player who ...

Review: Game Changers Book 2: Play Makers

User Review  - Sarah - Goodreads

Not as good as the first book but should be popular with my 4th grade boys

About the author

Mike Lupica is a New York Times bestselling author of several books for young readers. His New York Daily News column is syndicated nationally. Mr. Lupica lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. You can visit Mike Lupica at www.mikelupicasbooks.com.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Game Changers; Volume 1 of Game Changers Series
• Author: Mike Lupica
• Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated, 2012
• ISBN: 0545381827, 9780545381826
• Length: 207 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents; Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Friendship; Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Values & Virtues; Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Football