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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Lucy Tries Basketball
By Lisa Bowes, James Hearne (Illustrator)
Part of the Lucy Tries Sports series
Kids learn basketball from a pro and watch a thrilling game.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 43 ratings
32 pages· 262 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On the playground, Lucy and her friends meet Ava's cousin, Jermaine, a pro basketball player. He teaches them the basics and invites them to a professional game. As they cheer from the stands, they eagerly watch for the skills they practiced. Will their newfound knowledge change how they see the game? Join Lucy in this exciting adventure that inspires kids to get active and explore sports.
From the publisher
Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine gives the kids lessons on the fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three. When the kids finish, Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheer on the players, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at the playground.
Lucy Tries Basketball is the fifth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, following books about hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The series encourages children to get active and participate in sports and recreation. To find out what Lucy will try next, visit lucytriessports.com.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 262
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 460L
The series
The Lucy Tries Sports series
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Lucy Tries Soccer
Ages 6–8 · 2016
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Lucy Tries Hockey
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.1
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2019
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781459816978
- LCCN
- 2019934040
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