The Real Slam Dunk
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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.

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80 pages· 6,110 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud· 590L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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