Hoopers
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make their high-school team, they will have the time of their lives. But their no-nonsense coach is strict, even mean, and seems to repeatedly target Jojo.
Emphasizing the real qualities of hard work and dedication, Hoopers shows how Jojo learns how to be a skilled player and leader for his team—a real Hooper.
Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4594-1635-2
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$9.95 | |
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978-1-4594-1636-9
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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: B Self-Management, 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 | 128 |
| Publication Date | 2022-01-01 |
Author: Johnny Boateng
Johnny Boateng played division basketball in Indiana and is the author of the award-winning sports novel Hustle. He grew up in North America, is of African descent, and now lives in Vancouver.
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