The Moves Make the Man
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 1984

The Moves Make the Man

By Bruce Brooks

Can Jerome teach Bix the moves to succeed on and off the court?

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Jerome Foxworthy, known as Jayfox, has always relied on his basketball skills to navigate life's challenges. Growing up fatherless and as the first black student in his school, he's learned to handle adversity. But when he meets the enigmatic Bix Rivers, Jerome sees untapped potential. Determined to teach Bix the art of the game, Jerome faces a new challenge: can he guide Bix to greatness, or will the mystery surrounding Bix unravel their friendship? As they dribble through life's complexities, the right moves could change everything.

From the publisher

Jerome Foxworthy - the Jayfox to his friends - likes to think he can handle anything. He handled growing up without a father. He handled being the first black kid in school. And he sure can handle a basketball. Then Jerome meets Bix Rivers - mysterious and moody, but a great athlete. So Jerome decides to teach Bix his game. He can tell that Bix has the talent. All he’s got to do is learn the right moves…

Awards

Newbery Honor (1985)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1985)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
280
Reading age
13–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1150L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about basketballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about coming of ageBooks about prejudice and racism
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~Z
Scholastic level
Z
AR points
11
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
775
Publication
Published
December 15, 1995
First published
September 26, 1984
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064405645

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