Hard Court
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Hard Court

Written by Mike Dawson

Book #2 in the The Fifth Quarter series

Middle school changes test Lori's basketball passion and friendships.

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272 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Lori faces sixth-grade challenges as her friends drift away and her mom coaches the rival basketball team. With her dad back at work, Lori feels isolated. Can she balance her love for the game with her shifting world and find her place both on and off the court?

From the publisher

Grab a seat, and get ready to cheer Lori on once again, as she works through the growing pains of middle-school and faces her fears–on the court and in life. Sixth grade is here! Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori’s friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori’s home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~281L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about lonelinessBooks about basketballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about self-esteem
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
520170
Publication
Published
July 12, 2022
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250244352

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