Tournament of Champions Contributor(s): Bildner, Phil (Author), Probert, Tim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1250158435 ISBN-13: 9781250158437 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 530 |
Series: Rip and Red |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.1" W x 7.5" (0.50 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 189294 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball. A Whole New Ballgame Rookie of the Year Tournament of Champions Most Valuable Players Praise for Rookie of the Year: "This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike." --School Library Journal "A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Whole New Ballgame: "The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters are] pure fun with a lot of heart." --School Library Journal "If the students are inspiring, so is their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests ) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters." --Kirkus Reviews "This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story." --Publishers Weekly "With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship." --Children's Book Council |
Contributor Bio(s): Bildner, Phil: - Phil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many books, including Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans and The Soccer Fence: A Story of Friendship, Hope, and Apartheid in South Africa, Phil is a frequent speaker at conferences and travels to over sixty schools a year.Probert, Tim: - Tim Probert has illustrated children's books, including Pickle by Kim Baker, as well as magazines and advertisements. He is also a director at the animation studio Aardman Nathan Love. He lives in New York City. |