| Allie's Basketball Dream Revised Edition Contributor(s): Barber, Barbara (Author), Ligasan, Darryl (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1880000725 ISBN-13: 9781880000724 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 Annotation: Allie's always been hooked on basketball, but the boys she knows won't play with her. On the verge of giving up, Allie has one last go at it--and she makes the basket. Inspired by her persistence, her friends all want to join in. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 96033845 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 8.04" W x 10.04" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Topical - Self-Esteem - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 26754 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance. Basketball is Allie's favorite sport-she's loved it ever since her father took her to her first game at Madison Square Garden. When her dad gives her a new basketball of her own, she hits the neighborhood courts, full of confidence. Once there, her enthusiasm ebbs as her shots fall short of the basket-at least at first. Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance. |