| The Hoop Kid from Elmdale Park Contributor(s): Bernard, Teko (Author), Wilson, Wayne L. (Author), Diaz, Gabriel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0986059307 ISBN-13: 9780986059308 Publisher: Elmdale Park Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.32 lbs) 114 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: All Bernard wanted to do while staying with his grandparents in his father's childhood hometown of Elmdale for the summer was work on his basketball skills. When Bernard excitedly enters a team into the Annual Elmdale Park Basketball Tournament, he's shocked to discover that the future of the Park is at stake and dependent on his team winning the whole thing. The ruthless millionaire, Victor Franco, wants the Park shut down and turned into a city dump for his own personal gain. Can the courageous Bernard and his fun and wacky crew defeat their Oakdale rivals and save the historic Park? A fun, upbeat story, with realistic characters, and fantastic humor (particularly with G5000's antics). Bernard is such a relatable character, and he's a great true-to-life role model. Readers are sure to appreciate the basketball lingo, his love of the game, and his determination to fight the good fight. |