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Taking Sides
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Gary Soto
Lincoln Mendoza feels torn between two worlds when he and his mother move from the barrio to the suburbs. To further complicate matters, despite the fact that he has made the basketball team at his new school, the school's coach seems to hold a grudge against Lincoln.
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Travel Team
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Mike Lupica
In his first novel for young readers, the author of "Wild Pitch" and "Bump and Run" tells the story of a 12-year-old Danny Walker, the smallest kid on the basketball court who's cut from the very travel team his father led to national prominence as a boy.
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Slam!
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Walter Dean Myers
Slam, a teenager living in Harlem, adapts to life in a new school as he dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. At his new school Slam begins to learn that if he truly plans to succeed in life, he must have the dedication to excel in all aspects of school--not just on the basketball court.
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Moves Make the Man
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Bruce Brooks
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Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery
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John Feinstein
John Feinstein, well-known sportswriter and commentator for NPR and Sporting News Radio, makes his debut in children's fiction with this basketball mystery. Eighth grader Stevie's writing has garnered him an amazing prize--the opportunity to cover the Final Four basketball tournament in New Orleans. But his joy turns to shock when he and fellow ...
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Summer Ball
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Mike Lupica
In the sequel to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Travel Team," old rivals and new battles leave Danny wondering if he really has what it takes to stand tall. For the smallest kid playing a big man's game, the challenges never stop.
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Million Dollar Shot
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Dan Gutman
When Eddie Ball finds out about the contest--a chance to win a million dollars just by sinking a foul shot at the NBA finals--he realizes it could be the end of his family's troubles. But someone is trying to sabotage his million dollar shot.
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Night Hoops
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Carl Deuker
Nick Abbot can just feel how good his life is going to be in tenth grade--he's going to be the ultimate basketball player in the family, now that his brother, Scott, wants to quit playing basketball. In an effort to keep Nick motivated, his dad builds him a court in the backyard. Now all Nick needs to do is to make the varsity team, but his dreams ...
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Danger Zone
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David Klass
When basketball player Jimmy Doyle is chosen to be part of the American "Teen Dream Team" to play in Europe, he's flattered. But he's also scared. He's never faced competition--or teammates--this tough before. And when the team encounters neo-Nazi threats in Europe, becoming World Champions doesn't seem as important as staying alive.
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On the Devil's Court
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Carl Deuker
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The Hoopster
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Alan Lawrence Sitomer
He lands a dream internship at a magazine, and just after he's given the chance to write a feature article, he's viciously attacked. Now everything he ever believed in is called into question.
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Tournament Crisis
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Clair Bee, Dean Edwards Smith (Foreword by)
Chip and his teammates come to the aid of their Chinese American friend so that he can pursue an education while also playing basketball at State University.
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Hot Hand
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Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica, the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "Heat," begins "Comeback Kids," a new sports-themed series for middle-grade readers. Billy Raynor is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything has become complicated.
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Allie's Basketball Dream
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Barbara E Barber
After attending a basketball game with her father, a young girl named Allie is enthusiastic about playing. However, once she plays an actual game, she is disappointed to discover that it is not as easy as it looks. To make matters worse, many of her female friends tell her that basketball is for boys only and refuse to play with her. Will Allie ...
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Nothin' But Net
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Matt Christopher
Tim Daniels learns that his friend Billy, who's not much of a basketball player, will be going to basketball camp with him. At camp, Billy becomes the butt of practical jokes. Will Tim's desire to be accepted by the popular players make him turn his back on Billy?
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Long Shot for Paul
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Matthew F Christopher, Karen Meyer Swearingen (Illustrator)
Glenn Marlett is determined to make his brother Paul, who is developmentally disabled, a decent basketball player.
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Buzzer Basket
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Clair Bee, Bob Hammel (Foreword by)
State University's basketball team is in jeopardy. At midseason a new coach with an entirely different system of play takes over. In addition, Chip who has been working, studying, and practicing too hard is put on the inactive list. When Chip returns, will he be able to pull the team together again?
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Playing Without the Ball
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Rich Wallace
Abandoned by his mother when his was 9, high school senior Jay McLeod is left on his own in the town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, after his father takes a new job and moves to California. Devastated when he doesn't make his school's basketball team, Jay is reduced to playing in the YMCA church league. Facing a year without any support from his ...
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Long Shot: A Comeback Kids Novel
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Mike Lupica
The epitome of a point guard, Pedro Morales plays the game to set up his teammates--especially Ned, the star forward. Pedro wants to run for class president. Yet doing so means going up against Ned. Pedro soon learns the hard way that being a good teammate doesn't mean that others will return the favor.
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Rebounder
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Thomas J Dygard
High school basketball coach Doug Fulton needs a good center to complete his basketball team and is thrilled when six feet-six inch tall Chris Patton transfers to Hamilton High. But when he approaches Chris about joining the team, the boy simply refuses. Will the coach be able to uncover the mystery that keeps this natural player from joining ...
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Dunk Under Pressure
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Rich Wallace
the guys call him Dunk, but Cornell Duncan couldnat dunk from a six-foot ladder. Heas flat-footed and slow and can jump only about two inches off the ground. but put him at the foul line and heas a staraa free-throw magician. thatas the main reason he made the Hudson City all-star basketball team, which, if the team keeps winning, is headed to the ...
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Outside Shooter
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Thomas J Dygard
"A believable story of a first year coach and his challenge to shape up an uncontrollable yet talented player . . . Bobby Haggard, an excellent high school basketball player, without whom his team cannot become Number One, alienates himself from the team by his extreme misbehavior with them and the school in general . . . Recommended".--School ...
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New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley #15: The Case of the Slam Dunk Mystery: The Case of the Slam Dunk Mystery
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Cathy East Dubowski
Mary-Kate and Ashley have made it onto their school basketball team, the Mustangs--and they're headed for the playoffs. Then creepy things start to happen . . . and the star of the team vanishes!
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Swish!
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Bill Martin, Jr., Michael Sampson, Michael D Chesworth (Illustrator)
It's the championship game and two girls' basketball teams are fighting for the title. The score is all tied up. Who will win the game? The fast-paced, rhythmic text of this exciting story combines with Chesworth's bright, energetic art to create a story that's not to be missed. Full color.
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Toby Wheeler: Eighth-Grade Benchwarmer
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Thatcher Heldring
Toby Wheeler loves basketball and playing pickup games at the local rec center with his best friend, JJ, the star of their school team. When Coach Applewhite offers Toby a chance to join the team, Tobys eager to prove he can keep up with JJ, but instead hes an eighth-grade benchwarmer.
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