Allie's Basketball Dream
Allie's Basketball Dream
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Allie's Basketball Dream

Written by Barbara Barber & illustrated by Darryl Ligasan
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
31
Words per page
530L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2013
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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.

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Topics

basketballsports and recreationself-esteemsocial themesself-esteem and self-reliancemulticultural

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781880000724
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2013
    Publisher
    Lee Low Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1996
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    31
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    96033845
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    34410969
    Lexile® Level
    530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    26754
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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