Shot Clock
Shot Clock
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Shot Clock

Written by Justin A. Reynolds
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8 - 12
Reading age
304
Page count
~769L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2023
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Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds tip off the first book in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA star in his hometown. Perfect for fans of The Crossover and the Track series. A Junior Library Guild Selection!Tony loves basketball. But the game changed recently when his best friend, Dante, a hoops phenom, was killed by a police officer. Tony hopes he can carry on Dante’s legacy by making the Sabres, the AAU basketball team Dante took to two national championships.Tony doesn’t make the team, but Coach James likes what he sees from Tony at tryouts and offers him another chance: join the team as the statistician. With his community reeling and the team just finding its footing on the court, can Tony find a path to healing while helping to bring the Sabres a championship?

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basketballdiversitysports and recreationviolencesocial themescoming of agemulticulturalboys and men

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063069602
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2023
    Publisher
    Katherine Tegen Books
    Page Count
    304
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~769L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    8
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    517273
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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