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 * A Miracle Of Literature **

**Review for: __Miracle on 49th Street__ **

**Author: Mike Lupica **

**Review By: Katie **


 * “An intriguing and exciting story.” declares New York Times. __Miracle on 49th Street__  by Mike Lupica is a true standout from any other basketball story. The interesting characters develop surprising well in the situations given. As the plot is a never ending thrill ride with a astonishing conclusion. Furthermore Mike Lupica deserves his various awards as __Miracle on 49th Street__  is yet another masterpiece, for many to enjoy. **


 * To begin, Mike Lupica hit home for many readers as the main character Molly is a social outcast in this middle school age group thriller. Molly is a persistent and smart individual as she always got straight “A’s” and followed up with her dad as many times as she could, she also also demonstrated many more incredible actions throughout this book. Molly conquered many adversities as she moved from London to Boston and having her mother die a week after arrival. Moreover Molly has a dad that doesn't know she exists! Adding to Molly’s life shes the star player on her school's basketball team! **


 * In addition the plot is a never ending thriller with many twists and turns throughout the book. You are always hooked and awaiting the next “wave” of excitement, which are coming throughout the book. The book was also very well written and flowed perfectly. You want to know what the next step is with Molly and how she is reworking her father back into her life. What makes this plot interesting is that Molly and her father Josh are always changing the setting of the book, which also is changing the characters mood and behavior. Mike Lupica planned this plot to perfection. **


 * “A sweet gentle story done to perfection.” raves Nicholas Z. Nicholas like many other gave this well deserving praise the this “literary triumph” by Mike Lupica. Although the book itself has not yet won any awards, Mike Lupica is praised as a writing god and voted sports writer or the year (2011). He has also won the Damon Runyon award and the Jim Murry award for outstanding sports literature. Mike Lupica himself states “ I’ll see a woman coming towards me, she said her youngest son didn’t want to read until books like __Travel Team__  and __Miracle on 49th Street__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> came along.” **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In conclusion this outstanding book is a fascinating and enjoyable read for anyone! The extraordinary characters and mischievous plot will have you hooked until the very end. Meanwhile Mike Lupica mixes Molly’s school life and friends in with the twists and turns of this book incredibly well. Luis M. from Amazon.com adds “ Miracle on 49th Street is yet another literary triumph for Mike Lupica.” **

**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A Child’s True Father ** **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review for; <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Miracle on 49th Street__ ** **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Author; Mike Lupica ** **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review by; Justin Litchfield **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To start off, this fantastic book <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Miracle On 49th Street__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> by Mike Lupica, New York’s Best selling author has created a book suitable for all age groups. It has a perfect point to the story. I recommend to all people who enjoy sports. Not only is it about a All-Star Basketball player, Josh Cameron, but also a family issue that changed young Molly Parker’s life when her mom died due to cancer. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To continue, the characters in this book really do fit in with the problem. The character that shines as the main character is Molly Parker. As well as her father, who wasn’t there for her for most of her life, but when she was in major need of a parent, her father came and took care of her. Her dad, Josh Cameron is a huge player for the Boston Celtics. When Molly needed a parent she went out on a search for Josh. This is how Molly and her dad built a relationship for the first time. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For the most part, There is a very clear main focus to this story of Miracle on 49th street. The main focus or main idea is that a child needs an adult. Molly’s mom died and she was forced to find her dad or she would be homeless, and lonely. A mural or message that could go with this book is there’s always a second chance. My reason why I think that is Molly gave her dad another chance to be in her life when Jess Parker died. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This fabulous book by Mike Lupica truly deserves the awards it has been given. One of the good happenings this book had was that it was nominated for Edgar Poe Award. This book has also earned the 2003 Jim Murray Award. These are some of the many awards this author, and his great book has earned. This is why Mike Lupica is America’s most prominent sports writer. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Overall, this book is wonderful for a young readers. I’m almost positive most people who pick up this book will not want to put it back down. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Miracle On 49th street__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> is an award winning novel. I recommend this book to all age groups. I believe this book is a good book to do projects, and book reviews on. This concludes the book review of <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Miracle on 49th Street.__ **