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Long Shot: A Comeback Kids Novel
written by Mike Lupica
Studio : Philomel
by Philomel
Publisher : Philomel
Released : 2008-10-02
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780399247170
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1 review)
List Price : $9.99
Our Price : $5.34
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Pedro Morales has always been content helping others look great. The epitome of a point guard, he plays the game to set up his teammates—Ned, in particular, the star forward on the receiving end of Pedro’s pinpoint passes. Pedro wants to make his father proud, and so he runs for class president. Yet doing so means going one-on-one against Ned, easily the most popular boy in school. And Pedro learns the hard way that being a good teammate doesn’t mean that others will return the favor. Now Pedro wants to win more than ever—but this time, it’s for himself. |
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good sports novel for tween boys |
Sixth grader Pedro is an excellent basketball player. When he decides to run for class president against Ned, his teammate, a fabulously talented basketball player and one of the most popular boys at school, it creates problems for Pedro both on and off the court. This book includes lots of basketball jargon, description of plays, and strategies, but also incorporates strong "family values" in the strong relationship between Pedro and his dad Luis. The author emphasizes teamwork over individual efforts as the way to win in sports as well as life.
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