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3) Remember us
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"The summer before seventh grade, as the constant threat of housefires looms over her Brooklyn neighborhood, basketball-loving Sage is trying to figure out her place in her circle of friends, when a new kid named Freddy moves in"--
4) Big shot
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"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look...
7) Shot clock
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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.
8) Rebound
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In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.
10) Swish
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After briefly playing on the volleyball team, twelve-year-old Elle rejoins the basketball team, helps them reach the playoffs, and creates a booster club to support girls' sports teams at school.
11) A'ja Wilson
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Provides a look at the career of WNBA player A'ja Wilson. Describes her father's coaching, development during college, and achievements in the WNBA. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
13) Sue Bird
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Provides a look at the career of WNBA player Sue Bird. Describes her high school career, development during college, and achievements in the WNBA. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
14) Arike Ogunbowale
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Provides a look at the life and career of WNBA player Arike Ogunbowale, offering information on her development and achievements in the sport of basketball. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
15) Diana Taurasi
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Provides a look at the life and career of WNBA player Diana Taurasi, offering information on her development and achievements in the sport of basketball. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
16) Dressed to play
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"Fourteen-year-old Jordan lives for basketball. Wyatt calls her Jordan the Jock. The players on her team want their new uniforms to be short, tight and sexy, rather than being functional. Her best friend is more concerned with how she looks. Jordan thinks she found an ally in Amin, who plays basketball and clearly admires his older sister, who plays at the college level. But when Amin doesn't stand up for her against Wyatt, she feels more alone than...
17) Candace Parker
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Provides a look at the life and career of WNBA player Candace Parker, offering information on her development and achievements in the sport of basketball. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.
20) Digging deep
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Twelve-year-old Elle, still unsure about quitting the basketball team, fills in for an injured volleyball player and is surprised at how much less pressure she feels.