Hoop Hustle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015 · Est. 41 min read

Hoop Hustle

By Jake Maddox, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez (Illustrator)

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A young athlete's basketball dreams clash with unexpected volunteer duties. Can he balance both to make the team?

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72 pages· 4,849 words· Est. 41 min read
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Brian's middle school basketball dreams are threatened when his dad insists he volunteer at a senior center. There, he meets George, a former player who might just hold the key to his success. As Brian hones his skills and forms an unexpected friendship, he faces the ultimate test: will his newfound abilities impress the coach enough to secure a spot on the varsity team? With time running out, Brian must navigate the challenges of practice and responsibility, discovering that sometimes the best lessons come from the most unlikely places.

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Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school’s basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice – he’s always relied on his height to dominate, but that won’t cut it anymore. When Brian discovers that George, a man at the center, used to play basketball, this is his chance to learn some moves. Brian’s working hard and even making a new friend, but will his improved skills be enough to impress the coach and make varsity?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
4,849
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about basketballBooks about schoolBooks about sports and recreationBooks about confidence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
174791
Publication
Published
August 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781496504944

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