Half-Court Trap
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
The issues of male body image and rivalry come together in Half-Court Trap. Thirteen-year-old Nigel is teased and belittled at home because of his weight so when an opposing player’s trash talk enrages him, he vows revenge. When his enemy becomes a teammate, Nigel plots to make him look bad and get him off the team.
As Nigel finds out more about his rival, he not only learns empathy but comes to a new perspective on himself and acceptance of his body shape.
Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4594-1644-4
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$9.95 | |
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978-1-4594-1645-1
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$55.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | High/Low |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers |
| Imprint | Lorimer Children & Teens |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 120 |
| Publication Date | 2022-01-01 |
Author: Kevin heronJones
Kevin heronJones is a youth basketball coach, journalist, actor, lecturer, and award-winning performance poet. His poetry book titles include Vision, I AM a Child of the SUN, and Telephone Love. He lives in Milton, Ontario.
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Lorimer Sports Stories
Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition… View available downloads →