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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
124 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kris wants to be a star scorer on the court like his brother Dylan, but he discovers the energy he brings to his team as the sixth man is just as important as scoring points.
3) Off the rim
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First revised edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
115 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Unhappy with his inability to score for his middle school basketball team, Chris takes lessons from his friend Greta's mother, who played in high school, and develops a good sense of teamwork. Includes a brief history of basketball.
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First revised edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
With help from a new student and inspiration from an old magazine article, the players on Michael's seventh-grade basketball team hope to overcome their shortness and win their game against the eighth graders. Includes facts about the UCLA Bruins and their use of the full-court press.
5) Real hoops
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
118 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Ben and Logan go to a recreation center to practice basketball with more experienced players in hopes of getting on the freshman team, they meet Hud, who could be the perfect point guard if he is willing to listen to the coach.
6) On the line
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First revised edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
110 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Worried that his inability to make free throws is making his junior high basketball team lose games, Marcus learns an unconventional underhand shooting method from a friendly custodian but is not sure he wants to use it. Includes a history chapter discussing great basketball players who have used the underhand toss.
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
660L
Physical Desc
109 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
After tryouts for the school basketball team, eighth graders Zeke, Eli, Ryan, and Miles find their friendship tested when two of them make the team and two of them do not. Includes facts about Michael Jordan and BIll Russell.
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