The Sixth Man (the Triple Threat, 2) - by John Feinstein (Paperback)

About the Book

"New kid Max Bellotti has the talent to lead The Lions basketball team straight to victory, but Max he also has a secret that could disrupt their winning streak once it's exposed"--

Book Synopsis

Perfect for sports-loving kids and fans of books by Mike Lupica, book two in the Triple Threat series by New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein delivers a hard-hitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court.

It's basketball season. And for once, triple threat Alex Myers is not the one in the spotlight. There's a new new guy in town, Max Bellotti--and he promises to turn the Lions' losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title.

Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. And when Max comes out as gay, not everyone takes the news in stride. Snide comments and cold shoulders escalate into heated protests and an out-and-out war with the school board. While controversy swirls around them, the Lions have to decide: Will personal issues sink their season, or can they find a way to stand together as a team?

John Feinstein has been praised as "the best writer of sports books in America today" (The Boston Globe). This second installment in his Triple Threat series delivers action and intensity, and a look beyond the headlines of a hot-button topic in sports today.

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

"The realistic social situations are interspersed with sports strategy, practices, and
plenty of action. Fans will cheer for more of Alex's story as he inches closer to spring and the dugout." --Booklist

Review Quotes

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

"The realistic social situations are interspersed with sports strategy, practices, and
plenty of action. Fans will cheer for more of Alex's story as he inches closer to spring and the dugout." -- Booklist

About the Author

John Feinstein is the author of many bestselling books, including A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled. 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. He lives in Potomac, Maryland, and on Shelter Island, New York, with his family. Follow him on twitter @JFeinsteinBooks.