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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Jake is a top scorer on the Tyndall Tigers, in fact you might say that basketball is in his blood, but when it comes to free throws he has a problem--he gets nervous and cannot seem to make them in a game situation.
2) Free throw
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Raven is dealing with a lot—her grandmother’s recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she’s determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin’ Salmon basketball tournament, which she’s been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself—and her teammates—a little too much while trying...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Brandon's junior high school basketball team is struggling to make the playoffs, and Brandon is starting to feel that his bad luck is dragging them down--and when their bus breaks down on the way to the big game, Brandon has to turn luck into opportunity.
5) Hoop hustle
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Brian Worth Jr. plans on trying out for his middle school's basketball team, but the trouble is he has always relied on his height to give him an advantage and that is no longer enough--but at the local senior center, where he reluctantly volunteers, he discovers a friend in George, a former player, who sets out to teach him some of the skills he is missing.
7) Hoop doctor
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Kelsey Peters wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C. is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelsey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game again.
9) On guard
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court. But then he finds out that he knows someone on a rival team. It's his cousin, Pete. And to make matters worse, they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win?
10) Home court
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lew loves playing on his community center's basketball team. He is shocked when he learns that the community center might be shutting down, jeopardizing the future of the team. With no school teams available to them, Lew and his friends worry they won't get to compete in basketball at all. Can Lew and his teammates find a way to keep the center open and give their team the opportunity to win big on their home court?
11) Rebound time
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Twin girls Sarit and Allie have always been coached in basketball by their father, but now that their parents are divorced and he has moved away, Sarit is unhappy playing on the school team, and resentful that her sister still enjoys the game.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help?"--
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English
Description
Trey Smith, the captain of the Wildcats, knows he's one of the best players on the team. He doesn't worry about anything when he's on the court. But then he finds out that he knows someone on a rival team. It's his cousin, Pete. And to make matters worse, they're assigned to guard each other. How can Trey play when he'll have to beat his cousin to win?
15) Roster Rebound
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one player-and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under...
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Language
English
Description
There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving his free throws, but he's terrible at layups, and everybody knows it. He'll need to work hard if he wants to be a starting Wildcat.
17) Full-Court Mess
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lisa Vega and her basketball teammates are thrilled when they make it into the regional playoffs. But, before they can play their first game, they discover that their school gym has been vandalized. Paint is splattered everywhere. The basketball hoops and nets are destroyed. And, all of the balls have been slashed open. It's the middle of winter, and the girls have nowhere to practice. Who would do this? Did the rival team from across town somehow...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court...
19) Un tiro perfecto
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Series
Language
Español
Description
A Layla le encanta jugar al básquetbol, especialmente con su mejor amiga, Danika. Ahora, después de pasar la mayor parte del verano preparándose para las pruebas, Layla está ansiosa por dejar de ser suplente y convertirse en una de las cinco titulares. Cuando por fin llegan las pruebas, Layla no solo forma parte de la plantilla titular, sino que también la nombran capitán del equipo. Todas sus amigas y compañeras de equipo están emocionadas...
20) Hoops and Hopes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But, Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff help...
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