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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 6.5 hour read
Play Makers
By Mike Lupica
Book #2 in the Game Changers series
A new rival threatens Ben's basketball dominance. Can he keep his team together and rediscover the joy of the game?
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,008 ratings
224 pages· 45,555 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ben McBain, celebrated point guard, faces a new challenge as basketball season begins. With the arrival of Chase Braggs, a seemingly superior player, Ben's confidence wavers. As rivalry brews, the joy of the game fades, threatening team unity and friendships. Can Ben overcome his insecurities and lead his team to victory, or will the pressure unravel everything he's worked for? Discover the twists and turns as Ben navigates competition, friendship, and self-discovery on the court.
From the publisher
Still living large off their incredible football championship win just weeks before, Ben McBain and his crew must now prepare for basketball season. Ben is known as the best point guard throughout the league. And now that Shawn O’Brien has joined their team, they are a shoo-in to win it all. But there is a new kid in town, Chase Braggs, a point guard like Ben who seems to be better, stronger, and faster. Refusing to let his team down, Ben hits the courts hard to practice. Ben’s rivalry with Chase seems to take the fun out of playing ball with his best friends. Will Ben be able to pull it together for his team and for himself?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 45,555
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 920L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 156572
Publication
- Published
- January 28, 2014
- First published
- February 5, 2013
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545381802
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