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In the book, the million dollar shot, a boy named eddie ball sends in an entry to a poetry contest but he doesnt win. Sep 01, 2006 dan gutman is the author of many novels for children, including four other million dollar books. Its such a fast paced book that i was able to read it in one sitting. The million dollar shot million dollar series gutman, dan on. Apr 05, 2014 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. With thomas jane, bruce willis, ambyr childers, johnathon schaech. Print the student handout pdf 1 list three things besides shooting a basketball that eddie ball can do to show he is really good at throwing stuff at a target. He must make a basket from the foul line at the nba finals to win a million dollars. How many pages are in million dollar throw by mike lupica. The million dollar shot by dan gutman, paperback barnes.

The million dollar shot new cover by dan gutman, 9781423100843, available. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. July 20, 2012 the state of the milliondollar book deal by claire kelley. He has carved out a niche as the sporting worlds finest storyteller. He went to the nba finals to shoot a foul shot at half time for as million dollars. The pacing of the book was fast, but very detailed. After basketball practice eddie decided to eat a hearty dinner.

Hoop it up with lmc basketballthemed poetry and picture books. Nate learns important lessons in keeping promises, loyalty, friendship and overcoming obstacles. Free the million dollar shot study unit worksheets for teachers to print. When eddie was a little boy he didnt have such a great life because his dad died. I think this book is in a christian perspective because it doesnt talk. The meaning of the title is the million dollar goal because that is what the contest is called and they are shooting for one million dollars. Vice, where customers can play out their wildest fantasies with artificial inhabitants who look like humans. It was the day of the million dollar shot and eddie was so nervous. He is the author of the baseball card adventures series, my weird school series, my weird school daze series. Eddie has had a tough life, and i couldnt help but root for him right from the start. The million dollar shot news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2008.

He didnt want to give eddie a million dollars from the finkle company. Published by little, brown books for young readers 2006 isbn 10. What makes the book so good is that he creates believable characters that you can really relate with. The million dollar shot discussion guide scholastic. Eddie won a poetry contest sponsored by a fatty snack company called finkles foods. Title of the book he million dollar kick author of the book dan gutman name emely morales date 10 11 period 4 and 5 during summer time as my summer reading homework i read the book called the million dollar kick.

Complete with a challenging, bookbased word jumble and word search. Free the million dollar shot worksheets and literature. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. It was about a girl named whisper nelson, she was bad at everything, she even hated sports. The million dollar shot audiobook listen instantly. A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to.

The million dollar shot new cover million dollar series. I ran over and inspected the body of a young girl, about my age, i rolled her over and looked for a bullet wound. Although his entry didnt win, eddie still wins the chance to make the shot for one million dollars. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Nate learns these lessons through the problems experienced by. Learn million dollar shot comprehension with free interactive flashcards. Eddie is an 11 year old boy and he is the main character of the book. Eddie was sad that his father couldnt see him try to hit the million.

Eddie air ball wants to win the finkle foods poetry contest for a chance to sink a milliondollar free throw at halftime of the nba finals. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The million dollar goal by dan gutman, paperback barnes. Bruce willis stars in this scifi thriller about ultimate resort. Nate learns these lessons through the problems experienced by people he loves. He vanished, looking up and barked a plea, whatever i hit i wasnt supposed to hit. I didnt know what i had hit goose, investigate he looked at me and followed orders, and went to checkout what i hit. I loved this book and even laughed out loud at some of the scenes. Milliondollar throw chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8 summary. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.

He wrote several nonfiction baseball books for adults, before changing his focus to nonfiction sports books for children. A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. The million dollar shot novel study based on the story by dan gutman. Throughout the book main characters, dusk and dawn are telling the story. It does not include work for the first 22 pages of the book teacher may lead this beginning w. Title of the bookhe million dollar kick author of the bookdan gutman name emely morales date 10 11 period 4 and 5 during summer time as my summer reading homework i read the book called the million dollar kick. Students can use these independently or during guided reading. The million dollar shot by dan gutman scholastic teacher store. The million dollar shot by dan gutman is a book that captured my interest right from the start.

This page is intended to raise funds for the production of the childrens pantomime the million dollar shot to be staged february 2015. Luckily, eddie has the help of his best friend, annie. Dan gutman is the author of many novels for children, including four other million dollar books. In 1994, he decided to switch to childrens fiction. Battle of the books soe 2016 the million dollar shot.

When eddie ball finds out about the finkles poetry contest a chance to a million dollars just sinking a foul ball at the nba finals he realizes it could be the end of his and his mothers problems. A poetry contest is sponsored by his mothers prior employer and when he wins the contest with the help of his neighbor, he trains to make the million dollar shot and undergoes situations along the way. Hes not so sure he can write a winning poem, though. The settings for the book seemed just right, they made you be able to imagine what was really happening. The million dollar shot by dan gutman librarything. With hilary swank, clint eastwood, morgan freeman, jay baruchel. The book is written in easy to read sentences and makes a. The million dollar shot dan gutman snippet view 1997. Nate is just a quarter back for his team, who has a shot to win 1 million dollars for a pass through a hole from 30 yards away.

The book is written in easy to read sentences and makes a great hi lo book for middle schoolers. The million dollar shot the climax of the story is when eddie makes the shot and everything is going his way he wants it to. It was a surprise to both of them when they saw them kissing. Eddie gets to try to hit the million dollar shot because he entered a contest. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. I nspired by basketball star michael jordan, children face the uncertainties in the game of life, determined to succeed. But someone really wants eddie to shoot an air ball, and will do anything to sabotage the million dollar shot. Mike lives in connecticut with his wife and their four children. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The million dollar shot dan gutman in the book, the million dollar shot, a poor kid named eddie ball attempts to become a millionaire from making one free throw shot. Choose from 25 different sets of million dollar shot comprehension flashcards on quizlet.

Learn million dollar shot reading with free interactive flashcards. Product details for the million dollar shot by dan gutman. What does it take to land a million dollar book deal lately. The kid who submits 10 box tops, writes the best poem gets, and isnt related to a finkle employee gets to shoot a free throw at the half time of the first nba finals game. Complete with a challenging, book based word jumble and word search. Especially cause im a very pick reader i think youll like this book. The million dollar shot by pikney, 1997, hyperion books for children edition, in english 1st ed. The million dollar shot is no different, in which young. The million dollar shot new cover million dollar series gutman, dan. The million dollar shot by dan gutman 9780439773201. The million dollar shot by dan gutman reading level information and list of. In million dollar throw by mike lupica, nate brodie is an 8th grade quarterback for his schools football team in valley, massachusetts. February 11, 1995 the first of three years in which the nba hosted the one million dollar shot contest came at halftime of the 1995 schick. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading the million dollar shot by dan gutman print the student handout pdf.

Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading the million dollar shot by dan gutman. Elevenyearold eddie gets a chance to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot at the national basketball. This provides 8 days of student work for the book million dollar shot by dan gutman not including day one. Even if you dont like sports, i would read this book. The million dollar shot new cover million dollar series by gutman, dan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The million dollar strike, the million dollar goal, the million dollar kick, the million dollar shot. Dan gutman born october 19, 1955 is an american writer, primarily of childrens fiction. Free the million dollar shot worksheets and literature unit. Choose from 32 different sets of million dollar shot reading flashcards on quizlet. Shipping the price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new or used. Book commercial for the million dollar shot by laurence b. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic. The prize was a chance to shoot a free throw shot during halftime at the first game of the nba finals.