Tournament of Champions
$31.54
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
26 June 2018
Summary
It’s spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones.
Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn’t like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn’t seen in years, someone who just may derail the enti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250158437 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250158435 |
| Author: | Phil Bildner, Tim Probert |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 206g |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 208mm |
| Series: | Rip and Red |
| Audience Age: | 8 |
Critics Review
“Bildner’s diverse cast of characters is what energizes this tremendously engaging story … Another solid volume in a fun and lively series.” –Kirkus Reviews
More Praise for the Rip and Red Series
“The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another … The charming and diverse characters [are] pure fun with a lot of heart.” –School Library Journal on A Whole New Ballgame
“If the students are inspiring, so is [their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He’s supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests!) Probert’s cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters.” –Kirkus Reviews on A Whole New Ballgame
“This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains … Probert’s energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story.” –Publishers Weekly on A Whole New Ballgame
“This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.” –School Library Journal on Rookie of the Year
“A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life.” –Kirkus Reviews on Rookie of the Year
Phil Bildner
Phil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many books, he speaks at numerous schools and libraries every year.
Tim Probert also illustrated Kim Baker’s novel Pickle. He lives in New York City.
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