{"product_id":"free-throws-friendship-and-other-jenn-bishop-9781797240251","title":"Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! \"A beautifully crafted tale of friendship, family, and forgiveness, with characters so vivid and real you can't help but root for them, on and off the court.\" --Matt Tavares, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author-illustrator of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoops: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompetitive basketball takes center court in this fast-paced sports book about two girls discovering the truth about themselves--and their families--against the backdrop of middle school and college hoops.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCincinnati, Ohio, lives and dies by college basketball, with two elite Division I rivals separated by a mere three miles. Rory's dad has just become the coach at the University of Cincinnati, which means moving yet again--this time to her dad's hometown. Rory's life revolves around basketball; she's never had a close friend outside of it. Could this be a chance for a fresh start?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbby has always lived in Cincinnati, where her dad grew up playing ball and now coaches at Xavier University. But Abby has recently retreated from basketball after a confidence-shattering season. It feels like she's on the outside looking in when it comes to her former teammates, and she could seriously use a new friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Abby shows Rory around on her first day of school, the two connect over their shared love of the game. But after Abby's dad practically forbids their friendship because of something that happened between him and Rory's dad when they were younger, Abby and Rory have no choice but to hide their budding friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs tensions rise on and off the court, will Abby and Rory be able to get to the bottom of what went down between their dads in the 1990s? Or will history repeat itself and tear the two friends apart?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE AND ACCLAIM: Selected for the 2025 Lone Star Reading List and named a finalist\/nominee for several awards, this book garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, among others, upon its debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPORTS BOOKS FOR GIRLS: This novel stars two protagonists who love basketball in their own ways and features an array of characters (including a basketball-playing nun!) who engage with the sport individually and distinctly. Basketball is one of the most popular sports, and the breadth of athletes reflects the reality of sports for kids and young teens, making the story appealing to a wide range of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIRL POWER: The WNBA has totally exploded in popularity, and athletes like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have become household names. This is a perfect read for this growing group of sports fans!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHENTIC \u0026amp; ACCESSIBLE NARRATIVE: Reluctant readers and book lovers alike will find a genuine story that conveys real emotions, family struggles, and insecurities driven by the tension of middle school sports. Unraveling like a mystery and traveling through time and generations, this book has the right level of high stakes to keep readers hooked to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of middle-grade sports novels like \u003ci\u003ePippa Park Raises Her Game\u003c\/i\u003e by Erin Yun, \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover\u003c\/i\u003e by Kwame Alexander, \u003ci\u003eDragon Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e by Gene Luen Yang, and \u003ci\u003eKnockout\u003c\/i\u003e by K.A. Holt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of basketball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for basketball books for teens and tweens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, teachers, and librarians seeking children's friendship books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jenn Bishop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1797240250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797240251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.13h x 5.63w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e552943 \/ Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jenn Bishop","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48216445223167,"sku":"9781797240251","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f7009e4c-0f38-4770-8421-df0f4777b287.jpg?v=1771991039","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/free-throws-friendship-and-other-jenn-bishop-9781797240251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}