| Mack McGinn's Big Win | 
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Sales Rank: 1275901
Category: Book
Author: Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Studio: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Label: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 141691613X
EAN: 9781416916130
ASIN: 141691613X
Publication Date: July 10, 2007
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Product Description
Mack McGinn comes from a long line of winners: Gramp, the football hero; Dad, the (almost) Olympic soccer star; and Mack's older brother, Rory, who has enough trophies to start his own hall of fame. After Mack joins Rory at Danville Middle School, his own jock stock is starting to rise. Mack is running faster, getting stronger, and taking tips from his best friend Digger's dad, who might be the greatest soccer coach in the whole state.And if Mack can just steer clear of creepy Pope Banker next door, convince his mom that Digger's a good kid, keep his concentration on the track, and manage not to strangle Rory before Danville Day, he might make his family prouder than any eleven-year-old athlete ever dreamed possible.
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 Quick, fun read for sports-minded boys January 12, 2008
Sixth grader Mack competes with his older, sports-star brother to try to live up to parental expectations to win. Reluctant readers will eat this one up - like mac 'n' cheese.
 Sporty and Fun October 9, 2007
This story was enjoyable, and should definitely appeal to young boys (maybe 3rd - 5th grade), and reluctant readers. The narrative is quick and interesting and so is the storyline. Mack lives in the shadow of his older brother Rory, and makes several unsuccessful attempts to 'best' his brother when it comes to sports. The McGinn family is a bit of a sports legacy in the town of Danville, so Mack has a lot to live up to. The author tried hard to make Mack and the other boys' language realistic and, at times, educational. I cannot see this book being a good series - it struck me as a one-time book for this character. It was a good book though, and might even engage some boys enough to read it through.
Mack McGinn Wins Big! September 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's usually said that it is difficult to write across genders and that writers should usually avoid it. Whenever I read a book by a male author with a female protagonist or vice versa, my radar goes up and I read with a more discerning eye. However, Coleen Paratore wins big with her story of the upwardly mobile McGinn family.
Ms. Paratore captures the all-boy family with a verve and authenticity that I don't see in most boy books. The competitive spirit, the jealousies, the adolescent boy "yuck factor", and the love shine through on every page. And it's such a fun read.
Mack McGinn's Big Win is a big win in my book!
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