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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.
1) Hoopers
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
125 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make their high-school team, they will have the time of their lives. But their no-nonsense coach is strict, even mean, and seems to repeatedly target Jojo. Emphasizing the real qualities of hard work and dedication, Hoopers shows how Jojo learns how to be a skilled player and leader for his team-a real Hooper.
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
120 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The issues of male body image and rivalry come together in Half-Court Trap. Thirteen-year-old Nigel is teased and belittled at home because of his weight so when an opposing player's trash talk enrages him, he vows revenge. When his enemy becomes a teammate, Nigel plots to make him look bad and get him off the team. As Nigel finds out more about his rival, he not only learns empathy but comes to a new perspective on himself and acceptance of his body...
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
790L
Physical Desc
165 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Matt's online friend, Free Throw, finally comes to Bragg Creek for a visit, the first thing they do is get a team together for the summer basketball league. Unfortunately, Matt's archenemy has had the same idea..."--Amazon.com.
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