Drive to the Hoop
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011 · Est. 43 min read

Drive to the Hoop

Written by Jake Maddox

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

Mel joins JV basketball, but her old team turns against her. Can she succeed alone?

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72 pages· 5,127 words· Est. 43 min read· 630L
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Mel's dream comes true when she's promoted to the JV basketball team, but her excitement is short-lived. Her former freshman teammates, now envious and hostile, leave her isolated. As Mel faces the challenge of proving herself on the court, she must navigate the emotional turmoil of playing without the support of her old friends. Can she rise above the tension and lead her new team to victory, or will the pressure of divided loyalties be too much to handle? Discover how Mel tackles rivalry and friendship in this gripping sports drama.

From the publisher

A girl on the JV basketball team was injured, and Mel has been asked to take her place. Mel is thrilled. But the girls on the freshman team aren’t happy for her. In fact, they’re being downright mean. How can Mel play to win when she doesn’t have teammates on her side?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
5,127
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
141364
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434225009

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