Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Last shot is a great read because it combines a clever mystery with a real look inside the final four tournament. Feinstein worked for the washington post as both a political and sports reporter for more than ten years and continues to contr. Stevie and susan carol get kidnapped, but escape in time for them to get word to chip and for him to win the game over duke. Feinstein worked for the washington post as both a political and sports reporter for more than 10 years and continues to contribute articles. But the games going on behind the scenes between the. A final four mystery by john feinstein in chm, doc, fb2 download e book. It is the third book in a series, along with last shot and vanishing act. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Teen basketball fans and mystery readers will savor the caper, and keep last shot s pages turning to find out who will call the shots before the final buzzer goes off in the superdome. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 ebook written by john feinstein. Stevie and susan carol hear a blackmailing plan that could decide the winner of the final four. In the book last shot by john feinstein, what are some.
A trip to new orleans and a coveted press pass for the final four. Basketball writers associations contest for aspiring journalists. Eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson are aspiring journalists and winners of the u. Is part of a six book series called the sports beat. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. While exploring the superdome, he overhears a plot to throw the championship game. Last shot was about two kids named stevie and susan carol who both win a writing contest and get to go to the final four to be reporters there. Sports and mystery get equal play in sportswriter and adult author feinstein s a season on the brink novel set during a final four basketball tournament in new orleans. A final four mystery by john feinstein written by logan adkins 05 dec steven thomas is one of two lucky winners of the u. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A final four mystery eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a scoop. Last shot is a brisk novel set in the madness of the ncaas final four. John s next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. Stevie thomas is a fourteenyearold sports fanatic who has saved a player from blackmailing at the ncaa final four.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read last shot. Last shot ending by john feinstein read free book online. I recommend this book because its about mystery and sports and i know a lot of people that like both of those. Katrina ahmansen, a 22year old englishwoman, is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as the personal assistant to the famous swedish soprano, jenny lind.
When stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the final four in. Mystery at the super bowl by john feinstein in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Mystery at the final four the sports beat, 1 new york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. One theme in last shot is when faced with a problem you have to decide who you can trust and not trust. His books for young readers offer a winning combination of sports, action, and intrigue, with last shot receiving the edgar allan poe award for best young adult mystery of the year. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. Danny jordan is one of two lucky winners of the us basketball writers associations contest for aspiring journalists. A final four mystery, main characters steven stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are winners of a fourteen and under united states basketball writing association usbwa writing contest. This book is completely fictional but does have a few characters that exist in real life.
If you like stevie and susan, they are the main characters in other books, cover up and the rivalry, by feinstein. Chip graber makes a buzzerbeating three to beat st. John feinstein is the author of many bestselling books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. His extensive sports and journalism background assures readers of authoritative details.
He lives in potomac, maryland, and shelter island, new york, with his family. Feinstein writes in simple prose, with upbeat dialogue and humor. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the college basketball world, feinstein has a fine time lampooning broadcaster dick vitale and the bureaucrats who populate the ncaa itself. John feinstein is the author of many bestselling sports books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. Feinstein does a wonderful job of mixing reallife sports characters like tony kornheiser, dick vitale and coach k, among others, into the fictional world of last shot. Original title isbn 9780553494600 published on 200528. He beat duke by a shot that was almost the same as the one against st.
Basketball writers association award, along with susan carol anderson, another year old. New york timesbestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and speaker john feinstein. Readers will imagine what its really like to be a sports reporter, but will. But the games going on behind the scenes between the coaches, the players, the media, the moneymen, and the fans turn out to be even. The main characters are stevie thomas a year old boy who won a usbwa u.
He is a regular commentator for national public radio and sporting news radio and an essayist for cbs sports. The author, john feinstein, is a sports writer for magazines and newspapers. Mystery at the super bowl 2007 is a mystery novel written by sportswriter john feinstein. This actionpacked mystery is set at the ncaa final four mens basketball tournament.
He lives in potomac, maryland, and shelter island, new york, with his. Johns next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. When stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the final four in new orleans. Sports and mystery get equal play in sportswriter and adult author feinsteins a season on the brink novel set during a final four basketball tournament in. Last shot is successful at combining the elements of a nonfiction sports book with a mystery novel. John feinstein is a great writer but a bad narrator. If you like stevie and susan, they are the main characters in other books. Feinstein was born to a jewish family in new york city on july 28, 1956.
Last shot a final four mystery by john feinstein setting new orleans, louisiana ncaa mens basketball final four characters stevie thomas main character 1 of 2 winners of usbwa writing contest wins a trip to write at the final four hates duke, but loves chip graber from minnesota. Basketball, childrens, fiction, middle grade, mystery, realistic fiction, sports, young adult. Last shot is a mystery book that takes place at the final four. But the games going on behind the scenes between the coaches, the players, the media, the moneymen, and the fans turn out to be even more fiercely competitive than those on the court. A final four mystery eighthgraders steven thomas and susan carol anderson win a contest for young sportswriters, and realize theyve stumbled onto a. Somebody else should have narrated the book, though. The author, john feinstein, is a sports reporter who has covered the tournament. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. A final four mystery by john feinstein in chm, doc, fb2 download ebook. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports commentator.
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