Hank's best friends go out for basketball, so he does, too--the problem is Hank is terrible at basketball. Thankfully, "Dr. Dunk," Hank's dad, has his back.
"It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage"--Provided by publisher.
"When Elle begins to volunteer two days a week working with children with special needs, she has trouble juggling her new passion, basketball obligations, and schoolwork"--Provided by publisher.
What does Player Efficiency Rating (PER) have to do with hoops greatness? More than you think. In this fun and smart look at basketball, you will discover stories and uncover facts that will help you better understand and enjoy every pass, dribble, and shot all the more.
After winning a basketball reporting contest, eighth graders Stevie and Susan Carol are sent to cover the Final Four tournament, where they discover that a talented player is being blackmailed into throwing the final game.
Recruited by a small midwestern college to play basketball, a Harlem boy has many new experiences, including working with a child who needs physical therapy and dealing with corruption in college sports.
