Basketball coaches fall in love with players who have a cerebral court sense and a great jump shot. Last shot a final four mystery by john feinstein setting new orleans, louisiana ncaa mens basketball final four characters stevie thomas main character 1 of 2 winners of usbwa writing contest wins a trip to write at the final four hates duke, but loves chip graber from minnesota. Amidst the circus atmosphere at the superdomewith the blue devils, huskies, coach k, dick vitale, and the clamor of hawkers, scalpers, and the. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of last shot by john feinstein.
The story is intriguing, the dialogue snappy and the finale exciting. Foul trouble is a book about the nations top college basketball recruit, terrell jamerson, and his. When stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the final four in new orleans. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot. Teenage boys fall in love with girls who have blond hair and blue eyes. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the college basketball world, feinstein has a fine time lampooning broadcaster dick vitale and the bureaucrats who populate the ncaa itself. A trip to new orleans and a coveted press pass for the final four.
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. 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. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament when stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the final four in new orleans. When stevie thomas wins a sports writing contest and gets to cover the final four college basketball championship in new orleans, he knows its going to be the most unbelievable weekend of his life. At the end of every page and chapter, john feinstein leaves you hungry for. Summary of the last shot by john feinstein answers. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on. A final four mystery by john feinstein written by logan adkins 05 dec steven thomas is one of two lucky winners of the u. Last shot is a novel by the bestselling author john feinstein. Stevies cowinner is a pretty and ambitious girl from north carolina named susan carol anderson, whose looks arent the only thing. In the book last shot by john feinstein, what are some.
New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. He lives in potomac, maryland, and shelter island, new york, with his family. Feinstein is a duke graduate and former sports writer. Last shot a final four mystery summary and analysis like.
A final four mystery is the debut childrens novel of. The author, john feinstein, is a sports writer for magazines and newspapers. There are few surprises to be found in a narrative populated by paperthin characters stuck fast in a derivative plot. A final four mystery is the debut childrens novel of sportswriter john feinstein. Main characters stevie and susan overhear thomas whiting telling minnesota state star player chip graber to lose the championship game or else. John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein. Where does stevie live with his family in the novel. Last shot was about two kids named stevie and susan carol who both win a writing contest and get to.
He did say he wouldnt allow jurgensen to stay on the board if this is true. John feinstein is the author of many bestselling books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. Feinstein writes in simple prose, with upbeat dialogue and humor. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. References to real players and coaches mingle, almost eerily, with the fictitious characters. Last shot is a brisk novel set in the madness of the ncaas final four. John feinstein booklist john feinstein message board. His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. John feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two bestselling sports books of all time.
The third of feinsteins sports mysteries, after last shot 2005 and vanishing act 2006, this has become an enjoyable formula. One theme in last shot is when faced with a problem you have to decide who you can trust and not trust. Basketball writers associations contest for aspiring journalists. The main problem is introduced when steve and susan carol overhear star player chip graber being blackmailed into throwing the game.
Stevie and susan carol hear a blackmailing plan that could decide the winner of the final four. Find all available study guides and summaries for last shot a final four mystery by john feinstein. Last shot is feinsteins first entry into fiction for young people, and its an impressive one. Two teenage sports reporters experience blackmail and basketball first hand in last shot. In the book he is a minnesota state college basketball teams star player, who is blackmailed into losing the final four. In john feinsteins new novel, last shot, stevie is one of the winners of a teen writing contest, and hes in new orleans with a press pass, on assignment for the u. A final four mystery is a young adult novel by john feinstein.
Whiting threatens that he will turn in a fake report card into the ncaa with fs on it, so chip will get in. He writes intriguing, flavorful characters, not settling for paper dolls to inhabit the clever mystery. The book was a thrilling basketball and writing mystery that was terrific. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a top tier college basketball recruit. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and. His books for young readers offer a winning combination of sports, action, and intrigue, with last shot receiving the edgar allan poe award for best young adult mystery of the year. John also works for the washington post, the golf channel, sirius xm radio and comcast sportsnet. Dean smith, mike krzyzewski, jim valvano, and an epic college basketball rivalry. Last shot is a mystery book that takes place at the final four. When stevie thomas wins a sports writing contest and gets to cover the final four college. A season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, both no.
A final four mystery eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a scoop. All in all, the last shot was an amazing mystery book that left you. Feinstein worked for the washington post as both a political and sports reporter for more than ten years and continues to contr. If youve got a kid whod rather watch espn than eat, tell him or her to go read a book this book. If so, then i would highly recommend reading john feinsteins foul trouble. The pace is brisk, readers get to rub shoulders with sports celebrities, theres more than a hint of romance between steve and susan carol and the story ends with a moral. With their victory they both received press credentials to the final four. His offer will be to not go to the fbi in return for hi resignation as soon as the final four is over. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream.
Basketball writers association award, along with susan carol anderson, another year old. About the author 2006 john feinstein is the author of many bestselling sports books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. Last shot by john feinstein by chase mcatee on prezi. Teen basketball fans and mystery readers will savor the caper, and keep last shots pages turning to find out who will call the shots before the final buzzer goes off in the superdome. Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. James neal webb is living proof that white men cant jump. A final four mystery, main characters steven stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are winners of a fourteen and under united states basketball writing association usbwa writing contest. The main characters are stevie thomas a year old boy who won a usbwa u. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 ebook written by john feinstein.
Eighth grader steven thomas is one of two lucky winners of the u. 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. Making college coaches drool over you, being offered scholarships daily, earning the opportunity to be the face of a school. John feinstein is the author of many bestselling sports books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. Thats what happened in my book, last shot by john feinstein. Feinsteins fifth installment about junior sports reporters stevie thomas and susan carol anderson mines his adult nonfiction title, a civil war little, brown, 1996 for its setting. He was a fictional character in the book last shot by john feinstein. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four. John feinstein quotes author of a season on the brink. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read last shot. The story follows the two main characters, stevie thomas and susan carol anderson. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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