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Travel Team is a young adult novel by Mike Lupica published in 2004. Lupica is a former newspaper columnist with experience writing sports commentary for the New York Daily News. In addition to his young adult novels, Lupica has written several books for adults, including autobiographies co-written with Reggie Jackson and Bill Parcells. Lupica has also appeared on ESPN and on several sports-oriented radio shows. This guide refers to the 2006 edition published by Puffin Books, a division of the Penguin Books Young Readers Group.

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Travel Team begins with Danny Walker , a 12-year-old who is short for his age. Danny has just failed to make the Middletown Vikings, the seventh-grade travel basketball team and an activity made popular by his former professional basketball player father, Richie Walker . Richie played for the Golden State Warriors before a car accident ended his career. As Danny practices in his driveway after receiving the bad news, Richie appears. Their relationship is strained; Richie typically lives in Las Vegas, having left Danny’s mother, Ali. Danny tells him that he didn’t make the team because Mr. Ross , the president of the bank and the president of Middletown Basketball, had told the evaluators during tryouts that he wanted a tall team that year. Ali tells him later that night that Richie may stick around for a while.

The next day at school, everyone knows that Danny didn’t make the team. His best friend Will tries to cheer him up. Danny considers not doing basketball that year, but his mom tells him he must. His friend Tess likewise encourages him to stick with it, even if it’s just to spite the dads who underestimated him. Danny plays in a pick-up game with Mr. Ross’s son Ty, and the two talented players mesh well together. Richie watches from afar, giving Mr. Ross a hard time. The two had played on the travel team together when they were young, and Richie believes that Ross still holds a grudge that Richie became famous and he didn’t.

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A few days later, Richie announces that he’s starting his own travel team, eventually called The Warriors. He admits many of the boys who didn’t make Ross’s team. He emphasizes that it’s important that they have fun while playing. Danny is skeptical of the team at first, not believing that they’ll be any good. Eventually, Richie invites Colby Danes, a seventh-grade girl, to join them. The boys dislike it but soon see how good Colby is.

The Warriors lose the first two games of the season. At the next practice, Richie shows up hungover. Ali admonishes him, and Richie adjusts his behavior. During the next game, Danny has the chance to score the winning point, but he misses feels bad for disappointing his team. They lose another game, but the team is getting better and getting along. When they go out to celebrate, Richie doesn’t show up because he is in a car accident. While Richie survives, he’s out for the rest of the season. He emphasizes that he hadn’t been drinking. Richie later confides that, while no one knew, he had been drinking when he had his first accident, and he and the police officer who found him covered it up. However, he has decided to stop feeling sorry for himself.

Richie suggests that Danny coach the team since he’s out for the season. Ali is skeptical at first but then gets on board. Tess also joins the team as its manager. Mr. Ross briefly tries to lure Danny away from the team by offering him a spot on the Vikings but Danny refuses. They win their next game, and Danny begins to realize how Mr. Ross and some of the other coaches don’t seem to value their players as much as they value winning.

The Warriors are slated to play the Vikings, and Danny has several players over to strategize. Tess kisses him on the cheek. Mr. Ross’s son joins the Warriors for the first playoff game, which pits the Warriors against the Vikings. Richie comes from the hospital to watch the game. Once Mr. Ross sees his son on the court, he decides to stop coaching and joins Richie in the stands. The game is close, but the Warriors score in the last few seconds to win, and Danny is lifted on his teammates’ shoulders. 

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"Travel Team" Summary

By Mike Lupica

sports | 304 pages | Published in NaN

Estimated read time: 5 min read

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After being cut from the travel basketball team, Danny Walker forms his own team and seeks redemption in the championship game.

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"Travel Team" is a young adult novel written by Mike Lupica. This inspiring and heartwarming story revolves around a 12-year-old boy named Danny Walker. The book addresses themes of determination, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. Set in a small town in the United States, the narrative follows Danny as he strives to overcome obstacles and fulfill his passion for basketball. As the protagonist navigates challenges both on and off the court, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery and perseverance.

Plot Overview

Danny Walker is a talented basketball player with dreams of making it to the travel team, an elite squad that competes in prestigious tournaments. However, Danny's hopes are dashed when he is cut from the team due to his small stature. Despite the setback, Danny refuses to give up on his passion for the game. With the help of his friends and the support of his coach, he sets out to form his own team and prove himself on the court.

The story is primarily set in the town of Middletown, a close-knit community where basketball holds significant importance. The vivid description of the town and its basketball culture provides a rich backdrop for the protagonist's journey. From the local courts to the intense tournament arenas, the setting plays a crucial role in shaping the events of the narrative.

Chapters 1-5

Danny dreams of making the travel basketball team, but his hopes are crushed when he is cut due to his size. Heartbroken, he seeks solace in his friends and begins to consider forming his own team.

Chapters 6-10

With the encouragement of his coach and friends, Danny starts assembling a group of players to form a new team. He faces skepticism and challenges but remains determined to prove himself.

Chapters 11-15

As Danny's team begins to take shape, they face opposition from other players and teams. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, teamwork, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Chapters 16-20

The newly formed team begins to train and prepare for upcoming tournaments. Danny's leadership and unwavering dedication inspire his teammates, and they start to bond both on and off the court.

Chapters 21-25

The team faces its first competitive challenges, testing their skills and camaraderie. Danny's growth as a player and a leader becomes evident as they navigate victories and setbacks.

Chapters 26-30

As the narrative reaches its climax, the team's hard work and determination are put to the ultimate test in a high-stakes tournament. Danny's journey of self-discovery and the power of belief come to the forefront.

  • Danny's heartbreak after being cut from the travel team.
  • The formation of Danny's own basketball team with the support of his friends and coach.
  • The team's training and preparation for tournaments.
  • Competitive challenges and victories that test the team's resilience.
  • The climax at the high-stakes tournament, where Danny and his team face their ultimate test.
  • Perseverance: The novel explores the theme of perseverance as Danny refuses to give up on his dreams despite facing numerous obstacles.
  • Friendship: The importance of friendship and support is a central theme, highlighting the impact of loyal companions like Will in Danny's journey.
  • Belief in oneself: The narrative emphasizes the power of self-belief and determination in overcoming adversity.

"Travel Team" offers readers an inspiring and relatable story about the pursuit of dreams and the resilience of the human spirit. Through Danny's journey, readers are reminded of the power of perseverance, friendship, and self-belief in the face of challenges.

In "Travel Team," Mike Lupica crafts a compelling narrative that not only captures the passion for basketball but also delves into universal themes of determination and friendship. The protagonist's journey serves as a source of inspiration for readers of all ages, making the book a poignant and uplifting read.

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What is 'travel team' about.

Travel Team is a young adult novel about a 12-year-old boy named Danny Walker who is determined to form his own basketball team after being left out of his town's elite travel team.

Who is the author of 'Travel Team'?

The author of 'Travel Team' is Mike Lupica, a renowned sports journalist and author of many sports-themed novels for young readers.

What age group is 'Travel Team' suitable for?

The book is generally suitable for readers aged 10-14, but older readers and adults who enjoy sports-themed stories may also find it engaging.

Is 'Travel Team' part of a series?

No, 'Travel Team' is a standalone novel and does not belong to a series.

What are the main themes in 'Travel Team'?

The main themes in 'Travel Team' include perseverance, friendship, teamwork, and the love of basketball. The book also addresses issues of family dynamics and personal growth.

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TRAVEL TEAM

by Mike Lupica ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 2004

For a small man, Richie Walker casts a large shadow over his son’s life. Danny Walker would like nothing more than to follow in his father’s footsteps. When 12, Richie, a 5’10” point guard phenom, led his ragtag Middletown Vikings from Eastern Long Island to the national finals of the Little League Basketball World Series and became the darling of sportswriters around the country. Problem is Danny didn’t make his travel team. Too small. But, in a story every bit as exciting and tear-jerking as any novel or movie in its genre— Hoosiers , Mighty Ducks , The Bad News Bears —Danny gets his chance at glory. Lupica, a sportswriter at the New York Daily News, has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make this a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about heart, character, and family. A winner. (Fiction. 10+)

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 2004

ISBN: 0-399-24150-7

Page Count: 384

Publisher: Philomel

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 2004

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The clear title and bold, colorful illustrations will immediately draw attention to this book, designed to guide each reader on a personal journey to work to dismantle racism. In the author’s note, Jewell begins with explanations about word choice, including the use of the terms “folx,” because it is gender neutral, and “global majority,” noting that marginalized communities of color are actually the majority in the world. She also chooses to capitalize Black, Brown, and Indigenous as a way of centering these communities’ voices; "white" is not capitalized. Organized in four sections—identity, history, taking action, and working in solidarity—each chapter builds on the lessons of the previous section. Underlined words are defined in the glossary, but Jewell unpacks concepts around race in an accessible way, bringing attention to common misunderstandings. Activities are included at the end of each chapter; they are effective, prompting both self-reflection and action steps from readers. The activities are designed to not be written inside the actual book; instead Jewell invites readers to find a special notebook and favorite pen and use that throughout. Combining the disruption of common fallacies, spotlights on change makers, the author’s personal reflections, and a call to action, this powerful book has something for all young people no matter what stage they are at in terms of awareness or activism.

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Chainani works an elaborate sea change akin to Gregory Maguire’s Wicked (1995), though he leaves the waters muddied.

Every four years, two children, one regarded as particularly nice and the other particularly nasty, are snatched from the village of Gavaldon by the shadowy School Master to attend the divided titular school. Those who survive to graduate become major or minor characters in fairy tales. When it happens to sweet, Disney princess–like Sophie and  her friend Agatha, plain of features, sour of disposition and low of self-esteem, they are both horrified to discover that they’ve been dropped not where they expect but at Evil and at Good respectively. Gradually—too gradually, as the author strings out hundreds of pages of Hogwarts-style pranks, classroom mishaps and competitions both academic and romantic—it becomes clear that the placement wasn’t a mistake at all. Growing into their true natures amid revelations and marked physical changes, the two spark escalating rivalry between the wings of the school. This leads up to a vicious climactic fight that sees Good and Evil repeatedly switching sides. At this point, readers are likely to feel suddenly left behind, as, thanks to summary deus ex machina resolutions, everything turns out swell(ish).

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The #1 Bestseller! Twelve-year-old Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court – but don’t tell him that. Because no one plays with more heart or court sense. But none of that matters when he is cut from his local travel team, the very same team his father led to national prominence as a boy. Danny’s father, still smarting from his own troubles, knows Danny isn’t the only kid who was cut for the wrong reason, and together, this washed-up former player and a bunch of never-say-die kids prove that the heart simply cannot be measured. For fans of The Bad News Bears, Hoosiers, the Mighty Ducks, and Mike Lupica’s other New York Times bestselling novels Heat, The Underdogs, and Million-Dollar Throw, here is a book that proves that when the game knocks you down, champions stand tall.

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Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks.com.

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Danny Walker

Danny is the main character in the novel and is a very likeable twelve year old boy. His passion in life is basketball and he has a prodigious talent for the game, but although his game-playing abilities are impressive his greatest talent is his basketball IQ which is far beyond his years. His talent is partly natural, inherited from his father, Richie, and partly the result of hard work; all of Danny's basketball heroes are exponents of out working their contemporaries and Danny strives to emulate them. Although he likes his team-mates Danny's favorite times are spent alone in his driveway shooting hoops and playing one-on-one against carefully positioned lawn chairs. Danny also lives basketball because it is a bond with his father.

Danny is constantly frustrated by his inability to grow taller and measures himself regularly with little marks in the wall that he keeps hidden behind a poster in his bedroom. Although he makes self-deprecating comments about being short he is both self-conscious and upset about it, especially when being short is what takes travel basketball away from him.

Danny is a very aware boy who instinctively knows that he lives in a less desireable part of Middletown, that he attends a less prestigious school and that his mom cannot afford the new sneakers for him that other kids have, but he has come to terms with this and accepts it as the way things are. He admires and appreciates his mother and would love his parents to reunite, but is realistic enough to understand this is unlikely to happen.

Richie Walker

Richie Walker is Danny's father. He was drafted by the GoldenState Warriors and his career was cut short by a car accident that left him badly injured; the accident was always said to be caused by his losing control of the car but the truth is that Richie was an alcoholic who drove drunk. He has spent his life angry and resentful but by re-connecting with his son through basketball he is trying to make a fresh, positive start. Richie is not tactile and communicates through sports analogies and basketball terms. He is a loving father but learning daily how to show it.

Ali is Danny's mother and her life is dedicated to making him happy. She is firm but fair, and despite her anger towards Richie for leaving them tries to encourage Danny to have a relationship with him, although she tries to mitigate his disappointments and avoid getting his hopes up. She is not a big sports fan but realizes its importance in Danny's life and occasionally agrees to learn some basketball terminology. Ali is the backbone of the family and even twelve year old Danny recognizes she is "the strongest one of all of us".

Will Stoddard

Will is Danny's best friend and although he presents himself as a joker is sensitive enough to try to protect Danny from watching the Vikings travel team run their practice. Will is constantly talking, like a continual commentary on life, and is a comedic observer of situations with brutal truth in his comedy. Will is good at basketball but not as devoted to the sport as Danny.

Ty is Middletown's other basketball prodigy and he and Danny play instinctively together. He is a thoughtful, generous boy whose pleasant nature comes from his mother, not his overbearing father. Ty values friendship as highly as playing on a winning team and is instrumental in creating a winning Warriors team.

Tess Hewitt

Tess is tall, beautiful and smart. She has strong problem solving abilities and seems to have already out a plan into action before anyone else has even thought of a solution. She and Danny have a special friendship and she is gently concerned that he likes her more than any other girls. She has outstanding shopping skills and is a good friend.

Mr Eoss is the type of adult who never has a first name and is always "Mister".He is a bully who thinks his word goes in all situations. Having been the Mayor of Middletown he now believes himself to be Mayor of everything else as well. He is domineering and seems angered by his son's desire to actually enjoy basketball, believing enjoyment to be largely irrelevant. Growing up, he played basketball with Richie and it is apparent he was envious of his talent and success. A thoroughly un-likable man, he does seem to mellow slightly as the novel comes to an end.

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Did the Warriors win the championship in the end and if they did who did they beat

The boys realize that if Mr Ross extending an olive branch to Richie is possible, then anything is possible, and in true underdog fashion they win the game. The Warriors beat Middletown.

What had Jeff Ross done after the tryouts?

Jeff Ross called Danny personally to tell him that he'd made the team. Danny's parents were old friends of his.

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I might consider Ali Walker. She is still strong at the end of the book.

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    In Mike Lupica 's young reader's novel Travel Team, the conflict arises when Danny Walker is cut from the seventh-grade basketball team, the Vikings, regardless of being the best passer on the ...

  11. TRAVEL TEAM

    At this point, readers are likely to feel suddenly left behind, as, thanks to summary deus ex machina resolutions, everything turns out swell (ish). Rich and strange (and kitted out with an eye-catching cover), but stronger in the set pieces than the internal logic. (Fantasy. 11-13) Share your opinion of this book.

  12. Travel Team by Mike Lupica

    Publisher Summary. The #1 Bestseller! Twelve-year-old Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court - but don't tell him that. Because no one plays with more heart or court sense. But none of that matters when he is cut from his local travel team, the very same team his father led to national prominence as a boy.

  13. Summary

    Summary. Travel Team takes place in the present time in Middletown, New York. In the story, Danny Walker, the main character, gets cut from the town travel team because he is too short. Danny is one of the best players in the town. Since Danny gets cut from the travel team, his dad decides to coach his own travel team with Danny on it.

  14. Travel Team Literature Guide by SuperSummary

    SuperSummary's Literature Guide for Travel Team by Mike Lupica provides text-specific content for close reading, engagement, and the development of thought-provoking assignments. Review and plan more easily with plot and character or key figures and events analyses, important quotes, essay topics, and more. Note: This rich text-study resource ...

  15. Travel Team Background

    Travel Team is a novel for young adults written by renowned sports journalist Mike Lupica. Drawing from his own experiences as a short guy who was constantly under-estimated because of his lack of height, Lupica tells the story of highly gifted basketball player Danny Walker, the twelve year old son of professional basketball star Richie Walker ...

  16. Reading to Kids Books: Travel Team

    ISBN: 0399241507. Grade Level: 5th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Date (s) Used: Nov. 2007. Synopsis: From Amazon.com: Danny is a basketball fanatic. He is smart, talented, fast, and dedicated, but short. When he fails to make the seventh-grade travel team, he also fails to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Richie ...

  17. Travel Team Chapter Summary

    Travel Team Chapter Summary In this novel, travel team is a chapter summary of the life of a teenage girl named Nikki. ... s National Soccer Team is one of the youngest teams in the United States Soccer Federation, with an average age of 16. Walker's squad recently participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The United States was ...

  18. Travel Team Themes

    The Travel Team Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.

  19. TRAVEL TEAM BY MIKE LUPICA: Book summary ch.1-6

    Book summary ch.1-6. In chapter 1-6, Danny Walker (main character) has some trouble about deciding whether he should join the basketball team or not. His dream is to become a middle town star like his dad Richie Walker. Ty Ross. who is the best player in middle town, was Danny's teammate from 4th through 5th grade is now his opponent.

  20. Travel Team Characters

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