Book Series · 4 Books
In order from Rookie of the Year to Most Valuable Players.
The Rip and Red series is a set of 4 chapter books by Phil Bildner, published between 2015 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.
New student Tiki shakes up fifth grade, challenging Rip and Red on the court and in the cafeteria.
4 books · Published 2015–2019
New student Tiki shakes up fifth grade, challenging Rip and Red on the court and in the cafeteria.
Two friends face unexpected challenges with a quirky teacher and coach.
Two friends face challenges at a basketball tournament, testing their courage and friendship.
Will Rip and Red risk graduation for a cause they believe in?
There are 4 books in the Rip and Red series. It began with Rookie of the Year in 2016, and the newest book, Most Valuable Players, was published in 2019.
Start with Rookie of the Year and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Rookie of the Year (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 37,899 words (288 pages).
A Whole New Ballgame is the shortest at 34,194 words (272 pages).
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