| Hoop Hustle Contributor(s): Maddox, Jake (Author), Martinez, Jesus Aburto (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1496504984 ISBN-13: 9781496504982 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $5.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2014043710 |
| Lexile Measure: 730 |
| Series: Jake Maddox Sports Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.1" W x 7.3" (0.20 lbs) 72 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 174791 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school's basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice -- he's always relied on his height to dominate, but that won't cut it anymore. When Brian discovers that George, a man at the center, used to play basketball, this is his chance to learn some moves. Brian's working hard and even making a new friend, but will his improved skills be enough to impress the coach and make varsity? |
Contributor Bio(s): Maddox, Jake: - "Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers." |