The Fifth Quarter (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250244178)

Get ready to hit the court in this heartfelt, sporty, graphic novel, the first in Mike Dawson's middle-grade duology about a girl who deals with her insecurities through her love of basketball.

Lori Block is dedicated to her fourth-grade basketball team, despite being relegated to an extra period before the real game starts, known as the fifth quarter, where the not-so-good kids play and the points don't count. That doesn't matter to Lori though, because working on her skills gives her hints of self-confidence, which is a nice break from feeling awkward and out-of-place in her daily life.

With athletic promise and a dogged determination to keep improving, Lori pursues her passion while navigating awkward social dynamics, her own expectations, and her first overnight away from home. Will her drive allow her to find true courage both on the court, in school, and at home?

Author: Mike Dawson
ISBN-10: 125024417X
ISBN-13: 9781250244178
Publisher: First Second
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2021
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513372 / Fifth Quarter


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/15/2021 pg. 71
Booklist 06/01/2021 pg. 58
School Library Journal 07/16/2021 pg. 1