{"product_id":"the-turnover-9781534421592","title":"The Turnover","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Mike Lupica comes a story about a young basketball player confronting the truth about his hero and grappling with right and wrong on and off the court.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGramps is Lucas's hero, which is second only to the fact that he is also Lucas's basketball coach. Gramps coached the team to victory in the championships last year, and when he decides to come out of retirement to coach another season, Lucas is thrilled. This season will absolutely be the greatest yet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo when his English teacher challenges the class to write a biography of the person they most admire, Lucas can't think of anyone he'd rather write about. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExcept...Gramps is being cagey. He avoids every question Lucas asks, and gets angry every time Lucas brings up his past as a hotshot basketball player. Lucas can't help but wonder--is there something Gramps is trying to hide? And if there is, will Lucas be prepared to face the truth about the man he thought he knew? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith basketball championships fast approaching, time is running out for Lucas to decide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, \u003ci\u003eQB 1\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravel Team\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMillion-Dollar Throw\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Underdogs\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 \u003ci\u003eDaily News\u003c\/i\u003e (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614364143890,"sku":"9781534421592","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2bfed6c-7f43-4232-a824-785eee279900.jpg?v=1737284315","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-turnover-9781534421592","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}