The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy

Lenny Volpe, former quarterback of the worst professional football team in the nation, disappears, causing the Chicago Horribles to win their first game in a long time. The Volpe kids, Winston, Louise, and their eccentric teacher behavior, are coping in their own ways until the investigation of a real live bear paraded as the Horribles new mascot makes it clear that things are not fine. They may just need each other.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

When Lenny Volpe, the former quarterback of the worst professional football team in the nation, suddenly leaves his family and disappears, the Chicago Horribles experience a remarkable turn of events. After years of struggling, they finally secure their first victory, causing euphoria among the fans. It seems as if the world has returned to its normal state of affairs. However, the Volpe kids, Winston, Louise, and their younger sister, Ruby, are left grappling with the aftermath.

Winston, determined to find solace in music, throws himself into playing the tuba. Louise, on the other hand, embarks on secret experiments to find a cure for brain injuries, driven by her desire to help her brother. Despite their individual coping mechanisms, they appear to be doing fine, each managing to navigate their challenges in their own way.

However, the tranquility is short-lived when an investigation into some eccentric teacher behavior and the discovery of a real live bear paraded as the Horribles' new mascot bring to light that things are far from fine. The siblings realize that they may need each other more than ever before as they face a series of unexpected challenges and obstacles.

Through their struggles, the Volpe kids learn the importance of resilience, teamwork, and the power of family. They discover that even in the face of adversity, they can rely on each other to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger. The story serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future, and that family bonds can provide the strength and support needed to overcome any challenge.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 192 x 132 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316105491