Summary
Just when they think they’ve got the hang of things, Rip and Red find that fifth grade continues to challenge them in head-spinning ways. Tiki, a new girl whose Egyptian dad is an animal-rights activist, has just joined their class. She’s charismatic, funny—and she’s got game! Rip has his world turned upside down as Tiki proves to be tough competition on the Clifton United basketball team and leads a rebellion against the lousy new food service in the school cafeteria. Red—a kid on the autism…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250115188 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250115183 |
| Author: | Phil Bildner |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 25 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 137mm x 23mm |
| Series: | Rip and Red |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A 2017 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
“This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.” –School Library Journal
“A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life.” –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
“Bildner’s diverse cast of characters is what energizes this tremendously engaging story … Another solid volume in a fun and lively series.” –Kirkus Reviews on Tournament of Champions
About The Author
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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