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Overview

Josh Cameron has it all: a World Championship ring with the Boston Celtics, an MVP award, a clean-cut image, and the adoration of millions. What he doesn't have is family. Until the day 12-year-old smartaleck Molly Parker confronts him in a parking lot and claims to be his daughter—the only daughter of Jen Parker, Josh's college sweetheart and the still the only girl he's ever loved. Trouble is, Jen Parker died last year, and now Molly has tracked down the father she never knew, the one her mother never wanted her to know about. Josh Cameron cares about two things only: himself, and basketball. The last thing this superstar wants or needs is a 12-year-old daughter. Yet this isn't just any 12-year-old. Mr. World Champion has finally met his match.

In the tradition of About a Boy comes a smile-inducing sports and holiday novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica.

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Until Molly Parker walked up to him in the parking lot, Boston Celtics MVP Josh Cameron didn't know exactly what he was missing. What apparently was lacking in his life was a 12-year-old daughter. Sportswriter Mike Lupica has written a novel about connection that even a championship ring can't give you. A bittersweet family story.
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Lupica's latest follows his sports-themed bestsellers (Travel Team; Heat) with less sports and more theme. The crackerjack opening finds 12-year-old Molly Parker craftily stalking Boston Celtics superstar Josh Cameron by skipping out on a Kids Day fan event and hiding beside his SUV. Molly has two bombs to drop on Cameron who, until now, has led a charmed existence. The first is that his college sweetheart, Jen, who he hasn't seen since she left for her junior year abroad, is dead from cancer; the second is that Molly is his daughter. The narrative tension produced by a millionaire sports star, who's sure he's being played, and Molly, who swipes his cap knowing a few stray strands of hair are all that's needed for a DNA test, fizzles when Molly decides she wants Josh to accept her as his daughter without medical proof. Still Lupica is an extraordinarily smooth writer with a great ear for witty repartee (at times perhaps too witty, for a 12-year-old character). The lack of sports action here makes this unlikely to be as popular with sports fans as the previous books, but Molly's emotional yearning for a parent, the humor provided by her sidekick, Sam, and the inside-the-Garden view of the Celtics, will carry many straight through to the Hollywood ending. Ages 10-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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49th Street in New York City is the site of the famous Christmas tree overlooking the skating rink at Rockefeller Center; it's also where twelve-year-old Molly Perkins's mother Jen created bittersweet memories with her college beau, Josh Cameron. Now, twelve years later, Josh Cameron is a basketball star, MVP of the Boston Celtics; Jen is dead of cancer; and Molly introduces herself for the first time to the man Jen finally told her is her father. Josh denies the relationship, cynically fearing a scam to get his money and tarnish his wholesome media image, but his wise, tough African-American housekeeper (in something of a Mammy stereotype) encourages him to develop a relationship with Molly anyway. Molly refuses to let Josh test the truth of Jen's claims through DNA matching: in a parallel to Miracle of 34th Street, she wants him to believe. Acclaimed sportswriter Lupica is a master storyteller, who lets Molly's story unfold with nail-biting suspense, as she and her adoptive family are about to leave Boston forever the day after Christmas—can Molly convince Josh before it's too late? And does she even really want to? The whole cast of characters—Molly's best friend, Sam; her adoptive sister, Kimberly; and other Celtics players—is vividly depicted. And Lupica does indeed succeed in bringing the reader to tears by the end of the story: we just can't hold out against him, and surrender wholeheartedly to the magic of this completely satisfying tale.
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As the novel opens, Molly Parker is waiting outside a Boston Celtics' practice to meet Josh Cameron, the media darling and captain of the basketball team. Molly is in Boston because her mother has recently died of cancer and Josh Cameron just might be the father she has never known. She is living with Bill and Barbara Evans and their prissy daughter, Kimberly. Lupica takes his readers inside the NBA with the agents, the media, the players, the endorsements and, of course, the fans. Cameron is the squeaky clean player who is not ready to accept an unknown daughter from a college sweetheart. He waffles between wanting to accept Molly and not knowing how to fit a preteen into his life. Molly is a smart-mouthed kid with a nerdy best friend Sam, who stands beside her through the ups and downs of trying to connect with a superstar father. Molly struggles to establish a new "family" for herself in the wake of her mother's death. Josh's uncertainty seems to waver between not believing Molly and not wanting to hurt his promising career and endorsements. Friendship is a key element throughout the story and Molly's friends are as diverse as classmate Sam and Josh's housekeeper, Mattie. There is basketball talk and a couple of basketball games but the real story is one of learning to build trust. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the complexity of relationships, especially those both inside and outside the spotlight.
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Courageous beyond her twelve years, Molly Parker is a determined young girl-determined to prove that Boston Celtics superstar Josh Cameron is her father; determined to become a part of his life; determined that he will love her. Before she died of cancer, Molly's mother left her a series of letters. One letter claimed that Josh was Molly's father, but she had not been told until now because, as Molly tells Josh, "Mom said you wouldn't have been any better at loving me than you were at loving her." Humoring Molly, but not quite believing her, Josh agrees to let Molly have access to him and the Celtics. Molly refuses DNA testing because she wants Josh to want to be her father and not simply have to be her father. The strained relationship with her guardian Barbara, mom's best friend from college, rings true, as Molly searches for emotional balance, losing her mother and not yet able to claim her father. Uprooted when her mother was dying, Molly is about to be uprooted again, as her new family is moving to California shortly. Will Josh acknowledge that he is her father? Molly and her friend Sam are enterprising twelve-year-olds, often seeming more mature than their age. Their navigational skills throughout Boston and New York are extraordinary. Despite such shortcomings, this novel is still an enjoyable read with interesting peeks into the world of professional basketball. It will appeal to young teen sports enthusiasts as well as kids just looking for a good story.
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Gr 6-9-Molly Parker,12, lives in Boston with her recently deceased mother's best friend and family. She is on a mission to meet the Celtics' star player, Josh Cameron, to tell him that she is his daughter. With the help of her friend Sam, she sneaks into the athlete's car so that they will have the opportunity to talk. Self-centered Josh is skeptical of her claim, yet spends time with her. However, his sinister agent, Bobby, worries that knowledge of Molly's existence will destroy his client's clean-cut image, and he tells her to get lost. She almost despairs of ever convincing Josh of their relationship before she moves to California with her new family. But after finding an encouraging note her mother had left, she travels to New York, where Josh has a game, and the two reconcile at the Rockefeller Center skating rink. Lupica creates intriguing, complex characters in Molly, Sam, and Josh, and he paces his story well, with enough twists and cliff-hangers to keep the pages turning. Molly's relationships with others in Josh's life, such as a teammate and his housekeeper, contrast nicely with her up-and-down relationship with her father. In spite of a few implausible events, some sentimentality, and a bit of predictability, this is an entertaining work. The strong female character and the basketball tie-in will expand its appeal.-Jeffrey A. French, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, Willowick, OH Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Twelve-year-old Molly Parker loves "happy-ending fairy-tale" movies such as The Princess Diaries and Miracle on 34th Street. But her own life seems like a gigantic puzzle with the pieces not quite coming together. Her mother died of cancer, and she thinks her father is Josh Cameron, star of the Boston Celtics. Whether Josh will acknowledge Molly as his daughter or will "play her" to protect his good-guy image in the press is the tension in this story that dissects layers of Molly's self-deception, faulty reasoning and earnest hopes, and the layers of entrapment a sports star can experience. Though some readers will find the fairy-tale ending melodramatic, others will find it perfectly in tune with the way Molly dreams her life will turn out, and predictable for Josh, who had given up on happy endings. Add this to Lupica's Travel Team (2004) and Heat (April 2006) for well-written sports novels with sure-fire fan appeal. (Fiction. 10-14)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780142409428
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 10/4/2007
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 72,312
  • Age range: 10 - 14 Years
  • Lexile: 0790L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica is the author of many novels for sports fans, including Red Zone, Bump and Run, and Wild Pitch. His columns for the New York Daily News are syndicated nationally, and he is a regular on ESPN's The Sports Reporters. Partial to the little guys, Mr. Lupica enjoys coaching youth basketball. He lives in New Canaan, Connecticut, with his wife and their four children.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2012

    Fabulous

    I love this book. I couldn't put it down!!! It almost made me cry at some parts. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book with so much detail. This book makes you think about how lucky you are. Molly goes throughbso much and she is so brave. READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 21, 2008

    THE BEST!!!

    My 10 year old son........an avid reader proclaims this the "BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN PERIOD DOT".!!!!!!

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 2, 2011

    Must read!

    It's a great book.Molly is such a determined little girl. She brought the book to life. Definitly a book I would reread and recommed to a friend.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 8, 2006

    MUST READ BOOOK!

    DEAR READER, I HOPE U READ THIS BOOK AND LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO! YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO LIKE BASKETBALL, IT'S A GREAT READ FOR ANYONE. IN FACT, I ACTUALLY GO OUTSIDE ALOT TO PLAY BASKETBALL NOW. ITS HAS FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP, COMEDY, AND MODERN DAY MEDIA, ALL PACKED INTO ONE BOOK ALL AGES CAN READ IT. SO WHY DON'T YOU?

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 6, 2006

    Wonderful book

    This book was amazing I just couldn't put it down. Terrific storyline and just a wonderful book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2012

    OMG!!!

    Cant wait to read

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 6, 2012

    You should read this book:)

    This athor really made you feel like you were in the book. It was amazing!! I loved it! If I would roccomend any book by this author it eould be THIS BOOK!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2012

    Beast book i love it

    For all you people who love sports this book is for yo 10 out of 10

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2012

    Best book

    This is one of the best books i ever read in my life

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    i love this book

    i love this book it is just like the game plan with the rock but basketball version!!!!!!!!!<3

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2012

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  • Posted November 2, 2011

    Miracle n 49th Street

    Mike Lupica is an amazing writer. All of his storys that I have read have been insperational and touching. this book has family, friendship, comedy, and modrn day media. I couldnt imagine going through what Molly was going through that would be so tough for a little girl of her age but she stayed strong throught the whole book. every page of this book made me want to read more of it. i could feel everything that Molly was going through. Molly's dad Josh Camron Was the best basketball player out there Molly never meet him she just knew he was her dad but he didnt know she was his daughter when Mollys mom was pregnent she moved away to englend cause she didnt want it to distarct Camrons career. Mollys mom got sick and died of cancer Molly was sent away to live with a friend of her moms from college. Molly ended up going to confront Camron About hr being his daughter Camron didnt believe her. Camron eneded up giving her a chance and bonding with her. it was a great story that i think you should read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 18, 2011

    Best book ever

    Best book ever.

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  • Posted August 22, 2011

    Miracle on 49th street

    I thought that this book was amazing and so heartfelt. I felt that i was reading the game plan. But this story has its twists and turns here and there. It starts out with a girl named molly who lives an awesome life with her mum. When her mum dies of cancer molly is heartbroken and goes to stay with her mom's friend Barbara. One day molly goes out to a celtics practice and later has a conversation with the star player Josh Cameron. Then comes the shocker............. Huh what do ya think of me stupid? READ THE BOOK AMERICA

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  • Posted June 10, 2011

    Awesome%21%21

    This+book+was+sooo+good%21%21%21+It+teaches+you+to+never+give+up+on+what+you+believe+in+and+also+anything+can+happen.+You+must+read+it%21%21%21

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  • Posted February 12, 2011

    mmmmmeeeeeeee

    yes it is like the game plan but i think i like it better cause the way he excepts her is diifent

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  • Posted January 13, 2011

    Best I Ever Had

    I couldn't beleive his football books could be that good. Now this? INSANITY!

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  • Posted January 11, 2011

    wow

    this is exactkly like the game plan

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  • Posted January 4, 2011

    ehh.

    this book kind of reminded me the movie back up plan. idk if it was based off this book but i just found the two vaguely similar.

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  • Posted December 15, 2010

    Really good book-must read!

    This story takes place in Boston during the present times. The two main characters are twelve-year-old Molly Parker and her father the biggest star in the NBA Josh Cameron.
    Molly's mom Jen was Josh's girlfriend in college, but after college she left him and moved to England. While she was in England she had Molly the reason she left the U.S. was because she didn't want Molly to be a distraction for Josh so she never told him that she was his child.
    Twelve years later she and Molly come back to the U.S. because she had cancer and the doctors in Boston were going to try to cure her. While Molly's Mom is sick she begins to write letters to Molly and one of these letters is about Molly's father who she never met, and he doesn't even know she exists. Molly's Mom dies and Molly goes to live with a friend from college Barbra. Molly meets Josh and she tells him about her Mom and how he is her father. He tells her she's lying and that its impossible for him to be her Dad, Molly and her best friend Sam Bloom devise a plan to get her to meet him one more time and she ends up sneaking in his car and giving him the letter her mom wrote about him. Josh won't believe her but his housekeeper Mattie convinces him to give her a chance. The two begin to bond and Josh starts to warm up to her fun loving personality.
    This is a heart-warming story of a girl who just wants to have a relationship with her father. I liked this book because it has a great story and it reads well it was hard to put down and it has feeling in it. You really understand what Molly's going through and likewise with Josh. I learned about how it must feel to never know your father and then to lose your Mom and want a father figure in your life. I would highly recommend this book I would probably even read it again. "Plus sometimes you meet the best people here you'll ever meet in your life."

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