Athlete vs. Mathlete

Book #1 in the Athlete vs. Mathlete series

Twin brothers clash over basketball and mathlete team rivalries. Can they unite to overcome jealousy and sabotage?

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208 pages· 36,544 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Owen and Russell Evans are twin brothers with opposing talents—Owen shines on the basketball court, while Russell excels in academics. When Russell is unexpectedly recruited for the basketball team, Owen's jealousy flares. Meanwhile, Russell's mathlete captaincy is threatened by a rival. As tensions rise, the brothers must decide if they can set aside their differences to protect their passions. Will they find a way to work together, or will their rivalry leave them both sidelined? Discover the humor and heart in this tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected teamwork.

From the publisher

Owen Evans lights up the scoreboards. His brother, Russell, rocks the school boards. These twin brothers couldn’t be more different. They’ve long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all that is about to change. The new basketball coach recruits Russell for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay in the game. When someone tries to steal Russell’s spot as captain of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put aside their differences in order to save his position? Or will they be sidelined? Perfect for fans of Matt Christopher and Andrew Clements alike, this is a lighthearted and hilarious look at what happens when brains meets brawn meets basketball.

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