1. Mike Lupica Report by Ethan Cha

2. Early Child Hood Born on May 11, 1952 Born in Oneida, New York Son of Benedict and Lee Lupica Benedict (dad) is personal manager Spent child hood in Nahua, New Hampshire Childhood heroes; Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamil Graduated from Boston college Became sports author because: Loved sports growing up Jimmy Breslin and Red Smith tell him he was doing a good job Started writing books in mid-1980s

3. Accomplishments Youngest columnist ever at New York Daily news at 23 Novel Dead Air nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award Author of 20 books Travel Team, Heat, Bump and Run, and Wild Pitch; best sellers Tim Murray Award; given from National Football Foundation

4. My Personal Favorites Million Dollar Throw: haven't finished it but… Travel Team: very well- written, and… Safe at Home: heart- felt…

5. Authors Craft Long ShotLiterary ElementsSafe at Home Suspenseful, sadAtmosphereSad, humorous, suspenseful Pedro, Ned, Dave, Jeff, Jamal, and Joe Character(s)Nick, Jack, Gary, Coach Williams “Ned was a small forward, even though he was tall enough to play center and a good enough shooter to play guard” Direct characterization“…but what set Nick apart from the other kids was this: Nick Crandall had an arm.” “Pedro could see how excited his father was, saying these things, and it made Pedro happy too.” Indirect Characterization“Nick might not be small for his age, but he’s to small to catch for varsity.”

6. (cont.) Authors Craft Pedro decides to focus more on basketball than being elected school president ClimaxNick decides to work harder to become a better baseball player Pedro doesn’t focus on basketball and starts to play bad so the coach pulls him out of the starting lineup ConflictA lot of Nick’s new teammates don’t like him because he isn’t playing well “…you act like you missed more than 10 shots yesterday just because you got benched” Joe said. Dialogue“I cant do anything” Nick said “I should just quit…” “Pedro smelled the beautiful fresh air of the cloudless blue sky” Imagery“Nick could smell the snack shack’s fresh doughnuts as it mixed in with the sunny day”

7. (cont.) Authors Craft “Pedro felt sad and beaten down as if one of his relatives had died” Metaphor“Nick felt as if he had just got straight A’s as his whole team carried him on their shoulders” Pedro’s dad got a raise so he got to quit one of his jobs, which meant he could see Pedro play. Pedro didn’t want to let his dad down so he worked harder Motivationall of Nick's teammates hated him and always teased him so he worked harder so they would stop. Present-Day, mostly at basketball gym, school, and Pedro’s house SettingPresent-Day, Baseball field, School, Nick’s home

8. (cont.) Authors Craft Long Shot is about a poor kid named Pedro who is trying to be elected school president, and to be a leader of his basketball team. He doesn’t know which one he should focus on. He decides to focus on basketball. Plot Safe at Home is about a kid names Nick who is on the JV baseball team. When the varsity’s catcher gets hurt, he has to play for the varsity team. Many of the varsity team’s don’t like him cause he plays bad. He decides to work harder

9. (cont.) Authors Craft All-Knowing point of view Point of ViewFirst person point of view I think the theme of this book is perseverance because even though he was playing bad he kept working hard Theme I think the theme of this book is courage because even though Nick could’ve stayed in JV he had the courage to move up to varsity

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11. (cont.) Bibliography "Biography of Mike Lupica." Spiritus-Temporis.com, 2005. Web. 1 Jan.. "Michael Thomas Lupica." Gig Salad, 2009. Web. 1 Jan.. "Mike Lupica." Penguin Group USA, 2010. Web. 1 Jan..