SuitabookThe million dollar throw
Mike Lupica
- Reading
- Pause after the family and friendship difficulties emerge, inviting the reader to name different kinds of pressure. Later, compare Nate’s sporting hopes with Abby’s approach to change.
- Themes
- Pressure and responsibility: Nate’s chance to win a million dollars takes on added importance because his family is losing its home. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Friendship and changing ability: Abby is gradually losing her sight and the ability to do what she loves most, painting; Nate regards her as an inspiration. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Performance and self-belief: Nate’s throwing ability, for which he is known, begins to fail just when he needs it most for the high-stakes challenge. The premise places sporting performance alongside emotional pressure, without establishing whether success, failure, or another outcome follows.
- Worth knowing
- The family is losing its home after Nate’s father loses his job, and Abby is gradually losing her sight. These circumstances may merit a supportive conversation while reading.