Shoot for the Hoop
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1995 · Est. 2 hour read

Shoot for the Hoop

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Karen Meyer

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Can Rusty play basketball despite his diabetes?

3.9 Goodreads · 49 ratings
128 pages· 15,583 words· Est. 2 hour read· 650L
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Bookroo's summary

Rusty Young faces a life-changing diabetes diagnosis, but his passion for basketball burns brighter than ever. As his friends form a summer league team, Rusty must convince his cautious parents to let him join. With the energetic new coach and the Cannerville Lakers' uniform calling his name, Rusty is determined to overcome every obstacle. Will his health hold him back, or can he prove that nothing can stop his dreams on the court?

From the publisher

When Rusty Young is diagnosed with diabetes, his parents want him to stop playing basketball. But that doesn’t fit in with Rusty’s plans – and when he learns that his friends have formed a summer league team coached by an energetic newcomer, he’s determined to persuade his parents to let him join. However, that is only one obstacle he must overcome before he can wear the Cannerville Lakers’ uniform.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,583
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11441
Publication
Published
November 1, 1995
First published
September 1, 1995
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141253
LCCN
95223556
OCLC
33499408

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