Shadow Over the Back Court
Shadow Over the Back Court
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Shadow Over the Back Court

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
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8 - 12
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132
Page count
630L
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Sep 15, 2008
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Jeff is crazy about basketball, but his father is a research scientist and thinks sports are a waste of time. Jeff still wants to play, and so, without his father’s support, he tries out for the school team. And he makes second string. He’d mostly sit on the bench, but Jeff knows that he will get a chance to prove himself to the coach and the team–and his father. He also knows that his dream of playing varsity will take a lot of hard work, but he enjoys every minute of practicing and playing. After a frightening accident involving the team bus, Jeff’s father insists that he quit the team. Later, the school principal convinces Jeff’s father to change his mind, and eventually Jeff persuades his father to come see a game. In a dramatic season-ending playoff game Jeff gets a chance to prove that his dream is possible–and that sports can be a valuable part of growing up. - - - - - - - - - - - - MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. Matt Christopher’s work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781933523378
    Publication Date
    September 15, 2008
    Publisher
    Bella Rosa Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2008
    Page Count
    132
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2008936423
    Lexile® Level
    630L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.1

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