Long Shot (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781551432168)

When Nick and Kia arrive for try-outs for the basketball team they played on the previous year, they are surprised to meet their new coach. Coach Barkley is a former college star known for his fierce desire to win. Though the coach has been away from the game for many years, his competitive instincts are as strong as ever and his aggressive coaching techniques are a new experience for these kids. Suddenly making the rep team no longer seems the sure thing that Nick and Kia expected when they came to try-outs. This is hard on Nick and Kia, but especially difficult for the coach's son, L.B., who is also trying out for the team. When the coach matches them up against a team of older players and then refuses to accept their loss, the kids begin to wonder if they even want to make this team. Nick, Kia and L.B. finally have to decide whether to play for a tyrant or to take a stand on principle and face the consequences.

Author: Eric Walters
ISBN-10: 1551432161
ISBN-13: 9781551432168
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2002
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.42h x 5.00w x 0.36d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 54265 / Long Shot


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2002 pg. 127