In "The Underdogs" by Mike Lupica, a group of misfit middle school kids, each facing personal challenges, come together to form an unlikely football team. Led by a determined and passionate coach, they strive to overcome their insecurities and the doubts of others. Despite their lack of experience and the odds stacked against them, the team learns the importance of friendship, perseverance, and believing in themselves. As they face tough opponents on the field, they discover that true victory isn't always about winning games, but about teamwork and growing stronger together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Penguin USA .

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks. com.