John feinstein has been praised as the best writer of sports books in america today the boston globe, and he proves it again in this fastpaced novel. Last shot a final four mystery 0375831681 by feinstein, john. A final four mystery quotes john feinstein this study guide consists of approximately 21 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of last shot. A final four mystery last shot is a brisk novel set in the madness of the ncaas final four. The sports beat series goodreads meet your next favorite book. Aimed at middle grade readers and published in 2005, the book combines two genres sports novel and mystery in order to create a constantly moving plot set during the march madness ncaa basketball tournament. John feinstein after winning a basketball reporting contest, eighth graders stevie and susan carol are sent to cover the final four tournament, where they discover that a talented player is being blackmailed into. Feinstein does a wonderful job of mixing reallife sports characters like tony kornheiser, dick vitale and coach k, among others, into the fictional world of last shot.
Steve and susan carroll are eighth graders who won a sports article contest and travel to new orleans for the final four of march madness. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the college basketball world, feinstein has a fine time lampooning broadcaster dick vitale. Last shot by john feinstein scholastic books for kids. Last shot is a novel by the bestselling author john feinstein. Last shot is a brisk novel set in the madness of the ncaas final four. But the games going on behind the scenes between the coaches. This study guide consists of approximately 21 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of last shot. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march. My favorite part of the book was when chip made the choice to win the game. But the games going on behind the scenes between the coaches, the players, the media, the moneymen, and the fans turn out to be even more fiercely competitive than those on the court. Created by books on tape listening library listen to the recording 04. His three pointer won the game and the fbi took whiting to jail. Whiting threatens that he will turn in a fake report card into the ncaa with fs on it, so chip will get in trouble and the team will be stripped of all its wins.
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Last shot book tulsa citycounty library bibliocommons. Sports and mystery get equal play in sportswriter and adult author feinsteins a season on the brink novel. Last shot is a fiction book about stevie and susan carols trip to the final four in new orleans. A final four mystery audible audiobook unabridged john feinstein author, narrator, listening library publisher 4. John feinstein has been praised as the best writer of sports books in america today the boston globe, and he proves it again in this fast. A final four mystery june, 2005 eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a scoop. A trip to new orleans and a coveted press pass for the final four.
With their victory they both received press credentials to the final four. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 written by. When stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the final four in new orleans. A final four mystery characters john feinstein this study guide consists of approximately 21 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of last shot. Last shot book boston public library bibliocommons. Feb 08, 2005 last shot is a fiction book about stevie and susan carols trip to the final four in new orleans. A final four mystery is a young adult novel by john feinstein. A final four mystery audible audiobook unabridged john feinstein author. They won this trip from a writing contest and they went there to write about the tournament. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 new york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. The story follows the two main characters, stevie thomas and susan carol anderson. But the games going on behind the scenes between the. A final four mystery has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. It tells the story of two young reporters, stevie thomas and susan carol anderson, who stumble upon a plot to blackmail fictional minnesota state basketball player chip graber into throwing the final four in new orleans plot.
Last shot is successful at combining the elements of a nonfiction sports book with a mystery novel. If you like basketball and mysteries, then last shot by john feinstein is the book for you. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four. Now they have just 48 hours to figure out who is blackmailing one of msus star players. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. After winning a basketball reporting contest, eighth graders stevie and susan carol are sent to cover the final four tournament, where they discover that a talented player is being blackmailed into throwing the final game. The book is a good book, in my opinion, and it makes the reader want to keep reading it. It tells the story of two young reporters, stevie thomas and susan carol anderson, who stumble upon a plot to blackmail fictional minnesota state basketball player chip graber into throwing the final four in new orleans. As the eighth grade protagonists race against the clock to solve a mystery that imperils the integrity of the league, feinstein explores the worlds of sports journalism, the ethics of.
However, your writing is a bit wordyconfusing and contains some runon and fragmented sentences. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the college basketball world, feinstein has a fine time lampooning broadcaster dick vitale and the bureaucrats who populate the ncaa itself. Young basketball fans will most appreciate the caper, but mystery buffs will also turn these pages eagerly. A final four mystery eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a scoop.
Feinstein is a duke graduate and former sports writer. I wasnt sure what he was going to do because it was a tough decision. Eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a scoop. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 last shot is a brisk novel set in the madness of the ncaas final four.
A final four mystery audiobook by john feinstein with a 30 day free trial. Though reluctant, stevies parents allow him to skip school and travel to new orleans where he. Stevie is short for his age he has never been to a basketball game before and is real excited. After winning a basketball reporting contest, eighth graders stevie and susan are sent to cover the final four tournament, where they discover that a talented player is being blackmailed into throwing the final game. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real. Last shot a final four mystery 0375831681 by feinstein. Main characters stevie and susan overhear thomas whiting telling minnesota state star player chip graber to lose the championship game or else.
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