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edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
category: Children's Fiction
published: Jan 2001
ISBN:9781551431697
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Full Court Press

by Eric Walters

tagged: basketball, self-esteem & self-reliance, friendship
Description

With the three-on-three tournament over, it's now time for tryouts for the school rep team. The question is will grade three students Nick and Kia have any chance to make the team? After all the rep team is normally made up only of grade five players. When Nick and Kia decide that they will try out for the team, they find they get a chilly and somewhat hostile reception from the older students. But their determination pays off and they make the team, though both seem destined to ride the bench for much of the season. And the team itself does not get off to a good start, losing its first four games. And then Kia has an idea that she thinks might turn things around. Once they persuade the team to practice the new strategy, the future begins to look brighter. Now at least Nick and Kia are getting some playing time, but can they keep the momentum going through the playoffs?

About the Author

Eric Walters is a nationally acclaimed author of more than 30 award-winning young adult novels. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Editorial Review

"A good choice for those children who are just beginning to read longer chapter books."

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