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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002 · Est. 47 min read-aloud
The Real Slam Dunk
Book #1 in the The Real Slam Dunk series
A young boy's basketball dreams are challenged by unexpected advice from his hero.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
80 pages· 6,110 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Marcus dreams of becoming a basketball star, but when he meets his idol, Jason Carter, he hears unexpected advice that shakes his world. As Marcus grapples with the idea that life might require more than just basketball skills, he faces a pivotal choice. Will he embrace the challenge and redefine his dreams, or cling to his old beliefs? This journey of self-discovery and growth will reveal what it truly means to achieve a slam dunk in life. Join Marcus as he learns that champions need more than just talent on the court.
From the publisher
Marcus is excited! His class is about to meet a professional basketball player, just what Marcus plans on being when he grows up. But his hero says some surprising things about school and sports. In this engaging chapter book an African American boy learns to turn his hoop dreams into realistic, achievable ones.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 6,110
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 590L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 86364
Publication
- Published
- February 17, 2005
- First published
- February 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803730502
- LCCN
- 2004054880
- OCLC
- 816587236
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