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Eddie "Air" Ball wants to win the Finkle Foods poetry contest for a chance to sink a million-dollar free throw at halftime of the NBA finals. He knows he can make the shot, no problem. He's not so sure he can write a winning poem, though. Luckily, Eddie has the help of his best friend, Annie "Oakley" Stokely. Not only is Annie as good at shooting baskets as Eddie is, she also knows a lot about writing poems. Together, the two friends might have a chance to win the money that will help their parents move them out of their trailer park homes. With entertaining books like Babe and Me and The Kid Who Ran for President, Dan Gutman has become one of the most popular writers of young adult titles around. Johnny Heller's narration hits nothing but net in this engaging tale of basketball and life.
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"This book was an interesting book to read. It really touched me on about how and what people do, to have a good life. In this book, the main character - Eddie tries to do everything that would be pleasing for him and his mother. He knows that they don't have a lot of money, but he really loves basketball. One day, someone tells him that if he can make this one and only shot, he'll win one million dollars. He gets really pumped up about it and he ends up. His mom, on the other hand has a hard time to even sustain having a job. She got fired from the Finkle company, and so the guy that fired her wants the life of Eddie to be even harder by telling him not to enter the contest. In the end, his friend Annie helps him out and he ends up getting the one million dollars."
— Kassia (4 out of 5 stars)
The Million Dollar Shot Listener Reviews
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" I liked the book but didn't love it. Good read for boys who like basketball. "
— Anne, 2/10/2014 -
" I thought sam ate too many butterflies to have that porkchop, what a shame... "
— Tom, 1/29/2014 -
" I read this book out loud to my students. It's really a good one though! "
— Erin, 1/29/2014 -
" I could predict the out come of the book very early on. I have read better books and am not going to read other books like this such as The Million Dollar Kick. "
— cassie, 1/29/2014 -
" I wanted this book so badly ever since it appeared on our important test. When I finally got the book, it almost wasn't WORTH it, because the book was too short to elapse all of its substance and content. Sure it's funny and inspiring like Gutman's work usually is, but this...this was just a rough, rough entry into the Million Dollar series. "
— Sam, 1/27/2014 -
" i had to read this book but it was worth the time "
— Venus, 1/20/2014 -
" A little too far-fetched and predictable to earn a higher rating, but overall a fun story that young basketball fans will likely enjoy. "
— Lm, 1/20/2014 -
" A great book for basketball fans, and for people who need to believe in themselves! Dan Gutman is a very good author. "
— Mrs.Y., 1/9/2014 -
" like most student readers with low lexiles, pretty boring.. no wonder kids who struggle don't love to read... "
— Laura, 1/1/2014 -
" it was o.k............................. "
— Brianna, 12/22/2013 -
" This story was creative. I liked it a lot but it was kinda...predictable. Extremly funny. "
— Irene, 12/14/2013 -
" A great fast read for students who are not avid readers. It really gets the reader thinking about the possibilities of the storyline. "
— Melinda, 11/23/2013 -
" the book is the worst iv read so far "
— George, 10/14/2013 -
" Dan Gutman is a great children's fiction author. This book is a slam dunk. Great book to suggest to boys who are into sports. And it's a series!! Swish! "
— Kaela, 9/18/2013 -
" Great book, reading this with my fourth grade class and they are loving it! Some great vocabulary and many wonderful discussion questions. I love Dan Gutman books to read with my students! "
— Stephanie, 4/5/2013 -
" Great book. Learned how to shoot hoops really well. Is there really a company named Finkle Foods (or used to be)? "
— Matthew, 8/25/2012 -
" This was the best basketballbook I've read. WAY better than darwen arkwright could ever try.And of course I would like this book!(Basketball Fan) "
— Moe, 6/22/2012 -
" It was ok. Not the best book I've read. "
— Ashley, 4/21/2012 -
" I think this is a good book,I think they should make a movie. "
— Armani, 11/11/2011 -
" this is my favorite book of all times. it is great for all ages. i read the short book in one sitting and haven't forgotten a line in it. "
— Maxy, 10/9/2011 -
" summer book. the best summe book school gives. "
— G, 10/3/2011 -
" Great sports book that pulls at the cords of acceptance and diversity. Touches of humor add to the likeability of this book. "
— Mrs., 8/8/2011 -
" The characters in this book were quite interesting like Annie who was a bald black girl with earings "
— Annie, 7/25/2011 -
" my first book i've ever finished. it tells out that you must trust in your own skills coz Eddie Ball still shot ball even Finkle has a great bribe. "
— Jomer, 6/11/2011 -
" Not my favorite. It seemed predictable. "
— Donna, 6/9/2011 -
" I wanted the book to have more at the end. "
— Andrew, 5/19/2011 -
" Maybe it's just because I am not a Basketball fan but I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed the others in the series. "
— Jessie, 3/1/2011 -
" this book is about a kid who is very good at basketball,and he got a chance to get million dollars!:) "
— Atapia, 2/24/2011 -
" It was amazing I could not put it down!!!! "
— Taylor, 2/19/2011 -
" it was really good! i liked the ending a lot! "
— Rachel, 2/9/2011 -
" this book is about kids knowing they can be athletes if they tried and practice and practice. I thought it was one of the best to read since I am one of those athletes....haha "
— Christine, 12/17/2010 -
" This is one of my favorite books because i really like that its about sports "
— Luis, 9/30/2010 -
" Anyone who loves sports will enjoy all of the Million Dollar... <br/>books.If you like a book about a regular persons life but with a chance of a lifetime, you'll love all of these books. "
— Mindy, 5/7/2010 -
" A cute book. The main character reminded me of me at that age--snarky and not interested in anything the other girls are interested in. I liked it, and I actually wasn't sure how it would end. <br/> <br/>4/5 on here, 8/10 for myself "
— Ms, 11/11/2009 -
" This book is okay not really the best but I think som of u guys would like it! "
— Hannah, 5/27/2009 -
" Really funny. I had a different cover than this..... "
— Tiffany, 5/24/2009 -
" Great book where readers can really relate to Whisper and want to root for her the whole book. A great page-turning book. "
— Rohan, 10/27/2008
About Dan Gutman
Dan Gutman is the bestselling author of the several series of books for children, including the Genius Files, the Baseball Card Adventures, the My Weird School series, and others. His Honus & Me was adapted into a made-for-television movie called The Winning Season. Visit him on his weird website at www.DanGutman.com.
About Johnny Heller
Johnny Heller, winner of numerous Earphones and Audie Awards, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has been a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award winner from 2008 through 2013 and he has been named a top voice of 2008 and 2009 and selected as one of the Top 50 Narrators of the Twentieth Century by AudioFile magazine.