Spring 2025

Basketball Break

From the Series Lerner Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Max is excited for basketball season. But after being voted team captain, basketball begins to take up all his time. Will Max learn to balance basketball with his other priorities before he reaches his breaking point?

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Category Reading/Language Arts, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning, Sports
Copyright 2025
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner Stories
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 72
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV032020, JUV015000, JUV039220
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 730
Guided Reading Level P
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Table of contents

Author: Max Marino

Max Marino is the author and editor of numerous children’s books. His interests are wide ranging from sports to science. He lives in Minnesota.

Illustrator: Amanda Erb

Amanda Erb is an Illustrator originally from Maryland but currently living in Boston, Massachusetts. She has created work for books, magazines, toys, and products. Her art is heavily inspired by animation.