The Million Dollar Shot
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 128
Published: 2006
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In "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman, we follow the story of a young boy named Eddie, who dreams of becoming a basketball star. When he gets a chance to win a million dollars by making an impossible free throw during the halftime of a game, his excitement is palpable. However, the pressure mounts as Eddie grapples with doubts, family challenges, and what winning could mean for his life. With humor and heart, the story captures Eddie's journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the understanding that success isn't just about money; it's about finding joy in the game and in life itself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Million Dollar .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .
Dan Gutman has written many weird books for kids. He lives in New Jersey (a very weird place) with his weird wife and two weird children.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Nutmeg Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Nutmeg Book Award.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.
Buckeye Children's Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Buckeye Children's Book Award.
California Young Reader Medal - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the California Young Reader Medal.
