Two-Minute Drill

Scott Parry is – once again – the new kid at school, and just wants to fit in and make friends. But as the smartest kid in his sixth-grade class, he’s already picked up the nickname “brain” and become the target of a class bully. Scott’s ambitions aren’t about schoolwork; all he really wants to do is play football. The problem is that, try as he might, he’s far too clumsy to play well and his only real skill is drop-kicking. Chris Conlan is the quarterback of the town’s sixth-grade team, and the boy that all the other boys want to be like. When the two strike up an unlikely friendship, Cris encourages Scott to try out for the team. But as much as Scott needs Chris’ help to stay on the team, it turns out that Chris show more needs Scott’s help as well. The two of them will have to learn some difficult lessons about determination and about friendship if they expect to take their team all the way to the championship.

Scott’s dad was a college football player and supports Scott’s dreams, but walks the fine line that all good fathers do between helping children learn to make their own decisions and protecting them from harm – including from other adults. Above all else, Scott’s dad encourages Scott to be himself. That’s not a simple feat for Scott, since he doesn’t always see himself clearly, let alone act according to who he is. But Scott’s dad can see in Scott what he doesn’t see for himself – that his skill in academics is just as worthy as his skill in football and will take him further in life, that he often can’t tell the line between working hard and knowing when to stop – and tries his best to act as Scott’s moral compass.

Mike Lupica writes with real understanding and compassion about a time of life that can be difficult for boys. Scott wants to achieve his goals for himself but also wants things in his life to be other than what they are. He’s uncertain not only about himself but also in his friendship with Chris; wanting to be with him but also scared of Chris thinking that he likes him too much. Scott and Chris are both filled with ambition, but both are also hemmed in by the world of powerful adults around them.

Two Minute Drill’s story emphasizes the importance of reading, and that learning in itself can be a source of real enjoyment. Lupica also deftly slips in references to two YA books, My Brother Sam is Dead and Hoot, with the suggestion that they might be of interest to boys of this same age as well. And of course the subject matter of Two Minute Drill – sports and football – can help make this book appealing to boys who might not be interested in reading about other topics. Two Minute Drill is about the importance of sportsmanship, determination, friendship, fatherhood, and reading. In short, it’s a great Book Dads book. Review by Book Dads show less

Two Minute-Drill

Two Minute Drill is an action packed book about football. Scott Parry is a smart and clumsy kid, but he has a secret football talent. He also gets picked on. The star quarterback has a secret that will get him off the team that opens a spot for Scott.

The characters are very descriptive. I can picture what Scott looks like. This book is not very easy to follow but I do usually know what's going on. Also the plot is well developed. I like this topic a lot because I am athletic. The beginning of the book really draws you in, it has a really good hook.

Hi,people. My name is Mit. I read a book called Two-Minute Drill. The author of this cool book is Mike Lupica. In Two-Minute Drill Scott Parry is always shy ,but then he gets less shy when he finds a friend. They both play football and they both have problems. Once Scott trips the meanest kid in class. I had a connection that when I play soccer I think I am alone kicking the ball,just like Scott Parry. I also liked the part when they won games and how it felt great because all this happened to me in soccer. When my team wins we cheer a lot just like the team of Scott Parry. I like this book a lot because it's about the life of two kids. People who like football and are 3rd or up graders will like this book. So if you want to find out show more how they solve their problems read this cool sport book about two kids. show less

scott perry is the new kid in town and he's the braniac of the school and he also wants to be on the football team. The only problem is that he gets picked on because he's a nerd and he gets picked on by jimmy dolan. In the book he becomes friends with the star quarterback who doesnt have the best of grades. So scott helps out the quarterback to get his grades up and while helping him, scott realizes his hidden talent

This book is about a boy that plays football. He is always on the bench throughout the season. At the last game the team needs him. When he goes out onto the field he gets ready to kick his first field goal in a game. He makes the feild goal and his team wins.
I think this was a good book because it shows some life lessons, and teaches you to never give up. Even though he was on the bench for the whole season, he saved his team and made a feild goal to win the championship game. That is why i think this book is good.

New kid in town, Scott, just wants to make friends. He loves football but he is not good except at kicking. Chris, his new best friend and town quarterback, has promised not to tell Scott's secret. Scott learns that Chris has a secret of his own and needs Scott to help him learn to read or else he will have to quit his dreams of playing football.

This book is called Mike lupicas comeback kids Two Minute Drill.The reason i like this book is because its about football.The reason i like this book is because its about a boy and his dream is to become a kicker but he doesnt want to tell anyone. Another reason is because at the end of the game it was 2-0 and he was losing so he kicked it and they won the game.That is the reason i like this book.