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The Rivalry: Mystery at the Army-Navy Game (The Sports Beat, 5) Hardcover – September 28, 2010

by John Feinstein (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 126 ratings
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New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein investigates a covert op at the Army-Navy football game in this exciting sports mystery.
 
The Black Knights of Army and the Midshipmen of Navy have met on the football field since 1890, and it’s a rivalry like no other, filled with tradition.
 
Teen sports reporters Stevie and Susan Carol have been busy at West Point and Annapolis, getting to know the players and coaches—and the Secret Service agents. Since the president will be attending the game, security will be tighter than tight. Weeks and months have been spent on training and planning and reporting to get them all to this moment. But when game day arrives, the refs aren’t the only ones crying foul. . . .
 
John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Book 5 of 6
    The Sports Beat
  3. Print length
    272 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    800L
  7. Dimensions
    6.03 x 1.04 x 8.59 inches
  8. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 28, 2010
  10. ISBN-10
    0375865705
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0375865701
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Gr 6-9–Intrepid teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are once again granted extraordinary access to the behind-the-scenes action at a major sports event. In the course of pursuing their journalistic duties, they meet a number of real-life celebrities including journalist Bob Woodward, legendary basketball coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Bobby Knight, politico Ed Rendell, golfer Phil Mickelson, and sports commentator Tony Kornheiser. Even Barack Obama works the kids into his schedule. Since the “mystery” (involving corrupt officials at the Army/Navy game) is not introduced until page 225, there is plenty of room for background on the service academies' rivalry, as well as other seemingly random topics (a story line on Susan Carol's participation in a swim meet, for instance, is dropped into the middle of the narrative, and abruptly abandoned). Even aspiring sports journalists will find it difficult to stick with this meandering effort.–Richard Luzer, Fair Haven Union High School, VT. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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In their latest adventure, precocious 14-year-old reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson get a chance to help major Washington newspapers cover the Army-Navy football game and stumble across an illegal gambling racket, perpetrated by the game’s officiating squad. Along the way, the cub reporters meet a number of actual famous people (Bob Woodward and Barack Obama, among others). Some of the dropped names of retired players and other old guys will have little resonance with young readers, and fans of the series will recognize that the mystery here isn’t as compelling as those in previous installments. Still, sports fans, especially college football followers, will enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at the famous game. Grades 6-9. --Todd Morning

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; First Edition (September 28, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375865705
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375865701
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.03 x 1.04 x 8.59 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

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John Feinstein spent years on the staff at the Washington Post, as well as writing for Sports Illustrated and the National Sports Daily. He is a commentator on NPRs "Morning Edition," a regular on ESPNs "The Sports Reporters" and a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University.His first book, A Season on the Brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. His first book for younger readers, Last Shot, was a bestseller.

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Dalem65@msn
5.0 out of 5 stars The rival: Mystery at the Army - Navy Game
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014
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Fantastic novel of perhaps the pure college division 1 rivalry. Probably this only major football rivalry game not compromised by greed of its alumni. I would rather enjoy the effort of these noble warriors than the Other Division 1 collegiate games which glorify the avarice of the alumni and the media mongrels. The Cadets and Midshipmen are the admirable student athletics who must offer the ultimate sacrifice .This easy read with great characters and historic background. Should that note that 20 percent of Midshipmen are Marines and they do march. Check opening scenes of A Few Good Men , Marine Colour Guard
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Katherine Schiselr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for older readers
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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Finding books that my 13-year-old son will read was difficult until I found Feinstein. His books keep my son engaged and off of the video games.
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G. Rivers
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for reluctant readers
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2015
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I read all Feinstein's tween series when trying to come up with something for reluctant readers. For middle school boys (and girls, really) who don't usually like reading, these books are fast-moving, usually involve deductions that are not beyond most 12-year-olds, and sports-related (the Final Four, the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open, etc.)

If you have a sports-lover who is not wild about reading, Feinstein and Mike Lupica write books that might generate some interest.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Only to the Original
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
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John Feinstein stayed true to his sports-reporting origins in The Rivalry. This book is focused primarily on the actual sporting event, and Feinstein described in detail the essence of the Army-Navy game. Readers learn about both schools' histories, the traditions of the game, and about college football.

The mystery itself is not at the core of the book, making the plot a little hard to follow. In fact, the mystery itself doesn't even come into play until late in the story. However, the true sports fan will prefer this book over the rest of the Last Shot series. If you're looking for more Stevie-Susan Carol romance, this is not your book, as their relationship does not progress or get affected in any way by this story - a good thing in my opinion.

Overall, the only reason why this book isn't the best of the Last Shot series is that the original has an easier plot to follow. However, this stays true to Feinstein's sports fanatacism, and will delight youth sports fans everywhere.
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Alec
3.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2013
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A pretty good book just some parts were boring but over all the book was pretty good
I read a lot of this authors books but I think this is the 2nd best
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Chermaine Meissner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
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I read this book with my son....we both loved it! Great book leading up to an Army/Navy football game. The suspense kept both of us intrigued. Chermaine Meissner
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Aaron Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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Another masterpiece from John Feinstein. Purchased for my kids. Difficult to find age appropriate sports books for youth, but this one is right on their level. Both of my kids loved it. Will purchase more of John's book for the kids.
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Doogamaster2817
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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Great Book. Can't wait to read "Mystery at the Olympics, Rush for the Gold!" Great Book and 5 stars. Want to read the next book. Susan Carol and Stevie solve the mystery yet again! :D
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