Butler, Caron
Summary: After the death of his friend, Tony must work to make the basketball team, but when he gets the chance to join the squad as statistician, he must grapple with honoring the memory of his basketball-loving friend while also trying to fit in on the team.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BUTKing, Wesley
Summary: "Reggie has never felt destined for greatness. He dreams about basketball brilliance all day and night, but the hard truth is that he's a benchwarmer for the West Bottom Badgers, the worst team in the league. Even their mysterious new coach, Rolabi Wizenard, can't seem to help them end their losing streak. Reggie is willing to train tirelessly to improve his game, but the gym itself seems to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Granity Studios 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC KINBrown-Wood, JaNay
Summary: "A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends? With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BROBattle, Craig
Summary: "It's summertime again, and we join the 12-year-olds of Camp Average--er, Avalon--as the season is winding to a close. Last year, our favourite junior campers (including Andre, Mack, Nelson, and Miles) won the big baseball tournament, so this year, the camp has established a special competitive stream for elite athletes. Camp director Winston even opened up space for girls--so Makayla, Nicole...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BATLucas, Chad
Summary: Ezra has always been popular and friends to everyone, even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him. Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD LUCBrown, Marc
Summary: After bragging to his pen pal about his basketball skills, Arthur realizes that he has to make good on his boasts when the pen pal comes to visit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2001
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Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADFeinstein, John.
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC FEILupica, Mike.
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Danny must prove himself all over again for a disapproving coach and against new rivals at a summer basketball camp.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC LUPGourlay, Candy.
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Bernardo, who is eight feet tall and suffers from a condition called Gigantism, leaves the Philipines to live with his mother's family in London, much to the delight of his thirteen-year-old half sister Andi, a passionate basketball player.
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Publisher / Publication Date: David Fickling Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC GOUAdler, David A.
Summary: When a collectible basketball is stolen from a retiring coach after a game, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 2010
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE ADLCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED CJ 29Maddox, Jake.
Summary: 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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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MADCurry, Stephen
Summary: A young child learns that he does not have to be the strongest, fastest, or jump the highest, but as long as he has determenation and heart any goal is achievable.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CURMaddox, Jake
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2024
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Summary: The Aldens investigate when the new coach of their community basketball league has her Most Valuable Player trophy stolen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A. Whitman 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC WARAlexander, Kwame
Summary: Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover, Chuck Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC ALELucas, Chad
Summary: Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be 'normal' again ... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC LUCMaddox, Jake
Summary: Because she is now over six feet tall everybody expects Juniper to be good at basketball, especially her demanding coach (who also happens to be her father)--but she is not sure that she even likes basketball, and she definitely does not like the pressure that she feels when she misses a shot and her father benches her.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADCisneros, Ernesto
Summary: Best friends Isaac and Marco face various challenges in sixth grade, such as Isaac getting better grades, Marco winning a spot on the basketball team, and both seeing their efforts make a change in their respective family lives. They hope their friendship and support for one another will be enough to help them from falling short.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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2 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC CISMann, Dionna L.
Summary: Zoe's dribbling and passing skills improve at wheelchair basketball camp, but she gets frustrated when she cannot make a basket--will her new friends be able to help her meet her goal?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MANMaddox, Jake.
Summary: When Jamal is asked to join the elite Cyclone basketball team, he worries that his ratty old shoes--all his family can afford--will hurt his image on the team.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2008
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MADLupica, Mike.
Summary: After he is cut from his travel basketball team--the very same team that his father once led to national prominence--twelve-year-old Danny Walker forms his own team of cast-offs that might have a shot at victory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2004
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC LUPHicks, Betty.
Summary: Henry and his basketball teammates, the Bats, take on the Tigers, and Henry learns a lesson about working as a team.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2008
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE HICChristopher, Matt.
Summary: Long practice improves Mel's value as a basketball player, but he finds it difficult to surmount the prejudice of Caskie Bennett, the basketball team's star player and Mel's new neighbor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1991