Box Out
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008 · Est. 5 hour read

Box Out

By John Coy

Liam faces pressure on and off the court as he challenges his coach's controversial methods.

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304 pages· 43,634 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Liam's promotion to varsity starter thrusts him into the intense world of high school basketball. As the girls' team heads to State, the boys' team faces increased scrutiny. When the coach enforces prayer, Liam must navigate the tension between his beliefs and team loyalty. Caught in a moral dilemma, he stands against teammates, peers, and even his family. Will Liam find the courage to defend his principles, or will the pressure break him? Discover the gripping journey of a young athlete torn between conformity and conviction.

From the publisher

Liam has just been bumped up to starter on the varsity basketball team, and the pressure’s on. With the girls’ team heading to State, the boys’ team is under even greater scrutiny than usual in Liam’s small midwestern town. When the team’s coach starts counting on the power of prayer—and enforcing teamwide participation—Liam finds himself in a spotlight that’s more nerve-racking than any trip to the free-throw line. In trying to stand up for what’s right, Liam is forced to stand up for himself—against his teammates, his fellow students, and even his parents.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
43,634
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about basketballBooks about schoolBooks about sports and recreationBooks about social themesBooks about coming of age
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
122353
Publication
Published
June 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439870320

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