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By Amar'e Stoudemire, Tim Jessell (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the STAT: Standing Tall and Talented series

Young Amar'e faces older bullies on the court, discovering his true passion for basketball.

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144 pages· 21,455 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Amar'e juggles school, skateboarding, and helping his dad, but when older kids take over the local basketball court, he must step up. Using his skills and smarts, Amar'e defends his friends, uncovering a deep love for the game. Can he balance his busy life and newfound passion? Dive into this inspiring tale of courage and discovery, based on the real-life journey of NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire.

From the publisher

STAT: Standing Tall And Talented– A slam-dunk new fiction series from NBA superstar Amar’e Stoudemire!Eleven-year-old Amar’e Stoudemire has a lot going on. He loves to go skateboarding in the park. He takes his school work very seriously. He helps out with his dad’s landscaping company. And he likes to play basketball with his best friends-but just for fun. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Amar’e must step in and use his athletic ability and intelligence to save the day. This experience leads Amar’e to realize that basketball is his true passion.Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar’e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Amar’e is just as versatile in his off the court life as he is on. He is devoted to several charities. He promotes literacy and education. He is a media darling. And he has an amazing story to tell in this heartfelt, accessible middle-grade series.

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