{"product_id":"benchwarmers-paperback","title":"Benchwarmers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Feinstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn't think girls should play with boys, so she's riding the bench with Jeff--even though she's one of the best players. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Jeff's help, the Philly media gets ahold of the story, and suddenly Andi is all over the news as she shows her worth on the soccer field. But amid bullies, threats, and a media firestorm, will Andi's skills and Jeff's perseverance be enough to save the season? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn action-packed novel about two kids who may be \"benchwarmers,\" but prove themselves naturals when it comes to teamwork, friendship, and finding a path to victory.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Feinstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than forty books, including two #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers: \u003ci\u003eA Season on the Brink\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Good Walk Spoiled\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of numerous sports-related mysteries and adventures for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBackfield Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Prodigy\u003c\/i\u003e. His first YA mystery, \u003ci\u003eLast Shot\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. John has also contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, Golf Channel, Sirius XM, CBS Sports Radio, Comcast SportsNet, UMBC Basketball, and The Navy Football Radio Network. \u003cb\u003efeinsteinbooks.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benchwarmers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700195332159,"sku":"9781250618771","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/036f88cdc82e3cccbbde18487324c82e.webp?v=1765015843","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/benchwarmers-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}