
By David A. Adler, Sam Ricks (Illustrator)
Book #3 in the Mo Jackson series
A young basketball player must learn to pass to help his team win the big game.
Mo loves basketball, but as the shortest player, passing is a challenge. Determined to help his team win the big game, Mo must overcome his height disadvantage. Can he master the pass in time? With simple vocabulary and rhythmic text, this story invites young readers to join Mo on his journey of perseverance and teamwork. Will Mo's determination be enough to lead his team to victory?
Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won’t let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading! Mo’s latest obsession is basketball. He’s determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can’t seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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