| A Whole New Ballgame: A Rip and Red Book Contributor(s): Bildner, Phil (Author), Probert, Tim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1250079764 ISBN-13: 9781250079763 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Series: Rip and Red |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 7.6" (0.44 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175630 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fifth grade is one crazy ride in this middle grade novel about two best friends. Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more off the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other--and find ways to make a difference--in the classroom and on the court. With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. "Cartoony illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with heart." --Kirkus Reviews This title has Common Core connections. |
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. |