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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007 · Est. 41 min read
Slam Dunk Shoes
By Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Can Jamal's skills outshine his worn-out shoes on the elite team?
4.3/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings
72 pages· 4,838 words· Est. 41 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Jamal faces a dilemma when invited to try out for the elite Cyclone basketball team. His father promises new shoes if he makes the cut, but Jamal wonders if flashy footwear can truly enhance his game. As he grapples with self-doubt and the pressure to fit in, Jamal must decide if his talent is enough to secure his place on the team. Will he rise to the challenge, or will his old shoes hold him back?
From the publisher
Jamal’s been asked to try out for the super-elite youth basketball team. His dad makes him a deal: If Jamal makes the team, he gets new shoes. But will the fancy new shoes really improve Jamal’s game?
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 4,838
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2007
- First published
- August 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781598898422
- LCCN
- 2007003633
- OCLC
- 85692715
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