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The DH

The Triple Threat seriesbook 3 of 3

Perfect for sports-loving kids and fans of books by Mike Lupica,book three in the Triple Threat series byNew York Times bestselling sports writer John Feinstein explores what happens when athletes break the rules in this novel of tested friendships and high-stakes baseball.

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Alex Myers's football and basketball seasons were mired in controversy, and his dad's been MIA since his parents split up. All Alex wants this spring is to work on his fastball and hang out with his maybe-girlfriend, Christine. But he runs into unexpected competition.

Matt Gordon was suspended from sports after he admitted taking PEDs during football season, but the athletic board has decided to give him another chance. So he's on the team—and he's got something to prove. He's also got his eye on Christine.

The question this season—is all fair in love and baseball? Or are some things truly unforgivable?

Filled with action, intrigue, and intense rivalries, The DHand the other books in the Triple Threat series follow the ups and downs of one talented kid-athlete's year in sports.

Praise for The Walk On:

"All the goods for the sports enthusiast—and more." —Kirkus Reviews

"Full of refreshingly decent high school students, first crushes, a dose of dating drama, and a cliff-hanger ending, The Walk Onwill interest even non-football fans." —School Library Journal

Praise for The Sixth Man:

"Suspenseful and well-dramatized sports action scenes. . . . Solidly drawn, both on and off the court." —Kirkus Reviews

Themes
sports
Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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