Lizzy Legend (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534420243)

"Ludicrous--and a whole lot of fun...an enjoyable sports fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews
"Infused with silliness and sugar, but the banter is fast and sassy...Funny and believable." --BCCB

A basketball-loving girl makes a wish to never miss a basket in this charming middle grade novel that pushes girl power to the max

Lizzy Trudeaux loves basketball. She doesn't have much by way of money, but she has access to the community court and a worn ball named Ginger, and she practices constantly. After fighting to join the boys' team at her school, Lizzy is finally given the opportunity to show off her hard-earned skills.

When she answers what she believes is another bill-collecting phone call, Lizzy receives a magical wish: the ability to sink every shot. Pure Swish. Now eviscerating the competition in the boys' league is small potatoes--she has the skills to dominate in the NBA. With the help of her BFF Toby and some viral video action, Lizzy goes all the way to the Philadelphia Bells's starting lineup, making history and taking names.

Then, just as she's about to go face-to-face with her hero, the best player on the planet, things begin to fall apart. But Lizzy isn't a quitter and she'll play her hardest for the love of the game.

Author: Matthew Ross Smith
ISBN-10: 153442024X
ISBN-13: 9781534420243
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 01/08/2019
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 500948 / Lizzy Legend


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2018
Booklist 11/01/2018 pg. 66
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 59
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2019