| On the Line Revised Edition Contributor(s): Bowen, Fred (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561455113 ISBN-13: 9781561455119 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but hes not so great at free throw, until the school custodian helps him overcome his fear of failure. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009017028 |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Series: All-Star Sports Stories: Basketball |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.1" W x 7.3" (0.25 lbs) 103 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 32240 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Calling all basketball fans Check out this action-packed Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen - perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green. "Fast-paced court action, vivid game descriptions, and an upbeat ending.... Bowen scores again with a satisfying blend of historical sports commentary and fiction." ―School Library Journal Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but he has one weakness: free throws. So when he misses four free throws at the end of an important game and his team loses, he turns to Mr. Dunn, the school custodian, who has just the trick to help Marcus get back on top: the "granny shot." Mr. Dunn shares with Marcus how former NBA star Rick Barry used this unorthodox way of shooting foul shots. Despite his success in practice, Marcus refuses to use the "granny shot" in an actual game. It looks ridiculous But when he finds himself on the foul line again at a crucial time in an important game, will he be able to overcome his pride and score for his team? Author Fred Bowen tells another fast-paced story about conquering weaknesses and vanity to become your best. In the afterword, readers can learn more about real-life NBA player Rick Barry and his infamous "granny shot." Discussion Guide available. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowen, Fred: - Fred Bowen is the author of Peachtree's popular Fred Bowen Sports Story series. A lifelong sports fanatic, he has coached youth league baseball, basketball, and soccer. His kids' sports column "The Score" appears each week in the KidsPost section of the Washington Post. Bowen lives in Maryland. |