Mack McGinn's Big Win
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Book Overview
Mack McGinn comes from a long line of winners: Gramp, the football hero; Dad, the (almost) Olympic soccer star; and Mack's older brother, Rory, who has enough trophies to start his own hall of fame. After Mack joins Rory at Danville Middle School, his own jock stock is starting to rise. Mack is running faster, getting stronger, and taking tips from his best friend Digger's dad, who might be the greatest soccer coach in the whole state. And if Mack can just steer clear of creepy Pope Banker next door, convince his mom that Digger's a good kid, keep his concentration on the track, and manage not to strangle Rory before Danville Day, he might make his family prouder than any eleven-year-old athlete ever dreamed possible.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:141691613X
ISBN13:9781416916130
Release Date:July 2007
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Length:182 Pages
Weight:0.63 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 7.7"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Quick, fun read for sports-minded boys
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Sixth grader Mack competes with his older, sports-star brother to try to live up to parental expectations to win. Reluctant readers will eat this one up - like mac 'n' cheese.
Sporty and Fun
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This story was enjoyable, and should definitely appeal to young boys (maybe 3rd - 5th grade), and reluctant readers. The narrative is quick and interesting and so is the storyline. Mack lives in the shadow of his older brother Rory, and makes several unsuccessful attempts to 'best' his brother when it comes to sports. The McGinn family is a bit of a sports legacy in the town of Danville, so Mack has a lot to live up to. The author tried hard to make Mack and the other boys' language realistic and, at times, educational. I cannot see this book being a good series - it struck me as a one-time book for this character. It was a good book though, and might even engage some boys enough to read it through.
Mack McGinn Wins Big!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
It's usually said that it is difficult to write across genders and that writers should usually avoid it. Whenever I read a book by a male author with a female protagonist or vice versa, my radar goes up and I read with a more discerning eye. However, Coleen Paratore wins big with her story of the upwardly mobile McGinn family. Ms. Paratore captures the all-boy family with a verve and authenticity that I don't see in most boy books. The competitive spirit, the jealousies, the adolescent boy "yuck factor", and the love shine through on every page. And it's such a fun read. Mack McGinn's Big Win is a big win in my book!
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