The Basketball Blowout
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017 · Est. 2 hour read

The Basketball Blowout

By David A. Kelly, Scott Brundage (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Most Valuable Players series

Can the MVP club raise funds, win the tournament, and help a friend in need?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 33 ratings
128 pages· 11,076 words· Est. 2 hour read
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The MVP club faces a challenge: raise money for their basketball tournament. But with Luke eating more popcorn than he sells and a new student needing help, their mission gets complicated. Can they balance fundraising, friendship, and competition to achieve their goals? Join the MVP kids as they navigate teamwork, sportsmanship, and unexpected hurdles. Will they succeed in their quest and support their new friend? Discover the excitement and camaraderie in this engaging tale of determination and spirit.

From the publisher

From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes the coolest sports club around–the Most Valuable Players! The MVP club needs to raise money for their basketball tournament. At first, they think selling popcorn will be easy . . . but then Luke eats more popcorn than he sells! Plus there’s a new kid at school who might need the money even more than the team does. Can the MVP kids raise enough money, win the tournament, and help their friend? Perfect for kids who love to compete in all kinds of contests and have fun with great friends, David A. Kelly’s series teaches readers that when you’re a most valuable player, you love sports, always show spirit, and never give up! Don’t miss bonus sports facts in every MVP book.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
11,076
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about basketballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about teamworkBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
188876
Publication
Published
February 14, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553513288

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