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Travel Team

By: Mike Lupica
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
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Twelve-year-old Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court, but don't tell him that. Because no one plays with more heart or court sense. But none of that matters when he is cut from his local travel team, the very same team his father led to national prominence as a boy. Danny's father, still smarting from his own troubles, knows Danny isn't the only kid who was cut for the wrong reason, and together, this washed-up former player and a bunch of never-say-die kids prove that the heart simply cannot be measured.Listen to the sequel, Summer Ball.©2005 Mike Lupica (P)2005 Listening Library Family Life Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multigenerational Family Social & Life Skills Sports Fiction Sports Heartfelt Kids Sports

Critic reviews

“In a story every bit as exciting and tear-jerking as any novel or movie in its genre - Hoosiers, Mighty Ducks, The Bad News Bears - Danny gets his chance at glory. Lupica...has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make this a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about heart, character, and family. A winner.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Lupica...sets the scene for on-court action, and delivers play-by-play descriptions...that will thrill basketball buffs. Genuinely affecting.” (Publishers Weekly)
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Only some minor errors and the different basketball language used made me confused at parts.

The ending was well thought out and the characters had well thought out personalities.

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What did you love best about Travel Team?

I really enjoyed the story and how it unfolded.

What did you like best about this story?

How the kids came together as a team

Have you listened to any of Oliver Wyman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, this one was the best!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he finally made the team

Travel Team is an awesome read

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I read this book with my son. The story is realistic, and we could really relate to it.

Great story about perseverance

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Just Phenomenal. It's Absolutely Fantastic the characters are really good and more. It's really really good!!

Phenomenal

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This narrorator is bad at conversations but is good at everything else. The story is pretty good but the no curses in this are weird

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this is an awsome book. i read (listened to) this book nonstop until it was over. i personally can relate to not making a basketball team. it has to be one of the best books ive ever read and i would recommend it to anyone. basketball lovers should definitly read this book!

This book rocks!

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This book is a great book but I would not recommended it to anyone under the age of 9 because it has some curse words

Travel team

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Well written and chock full of tense moments. This story is beautifully narrated and shows the skill of Mr. Lupica at making sport come alive. One of his best.

Inspiring, gripping, a whale of a good tale.

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The descriptions of game play is captivating and engaging. What a treat! Grab a ball and start listening!

The ending is perfect

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I loved how well the story was told. I loved they way the story ended they way the underdogs won.

How well the story was told.

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