Strong to the Hoop
Strong to the Hoop
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Strong to the Hoop

Written by John Coy & illustrated by Leslie Jean-Bart
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7 - 9
Reading age
20
Page count
AD520L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 1999
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When James is finally allowed to play basketball on the main court with the older boys, he has to prove he can hold his own. It’s Skins against Shirts, and James is guarding Marcus, the biggest Shirt of them all. Marcus is all muscle, but James has skill and determination on his side. In the end, there’s much more than the game point riding on James’s last shot. John Coy’s energetic prose captures the intensity and emotion of the competition, while Leslie Jean-Bart’s photo collages convey the gritty pace of the game.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781880000809
    Publication Date
    October 1, 1999
    Publisher
    Lee Low Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1999
    Page Count
    20
    Reading Age
    7 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    98033264
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    40150523
    Lexile® Level
    AD520L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    32522
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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