Athlete Vs. Mathlete (2013)

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Author

W.C. Mack

Genre

Middle Grade & Children's

Rating

3.71 of 5 Votes: 3

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ISBN

1599908581 (ISBN13: 9781599908588)

Language

English

Publisher

Bloomsbury USA Childrens

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About book Athlete Vs. Mathlete (2013)

I really admired how the author got inside both boys' minds, and made us live there. When Owen took over the game, and when he stole his brother's shoes, I was horrified and at the same time, empathized with him because W.C. Mack made me understand what had brought him to those decisions. The same is true for Russ's discovery of what all the "externals" could do for his public profile. The plot moved a brisk pace...which is only one reason this book should have a lot of guy appeal. A little "wrapped neat with a pretty bow on top" for me, but a perfect read middle grade read for the boy-reader demographic. This book is a good hybrid of sports fiction and realistic fiction that would appeal to a wide range of readers. Whether readers identify with the star athlete, or the "geek of the week", they'd find themselves enjoying this book about a set of twins who could not be more different; each struggling for find their niche and survive the middle school caste system.