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Hoops: A Graphic Novel

(A Middle Grade Novel About Perseverance, Gender Equality, and Teamwork for Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7)
By Matt Tavares
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Hoops: A Graphic Novel by Matt Tavares is a captivating children's story set in 1975, centred on Judi Wilson, a tenacious young basketball player aiming to lead her high school team in pursuit of their first state championship. Despite facing societal opposition and personal challenges, Judi's determination and spirit serve as a powerful testament to perseverance and the pursuit of dreams, making it an inspiring tale for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you love inspiring sports stories with a focus on determination and teamwork. The artwork beautifully captures the excitement of basketball combined with childhood dreams and challenges, making it a captivating read for young sports enthusiasts.

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Hoops: A Graphic Novel

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A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports.

It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls’ basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeated, they practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boys’ team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniforms, much less a laundry service. They make their own uniforms out of T-shirts and electrical tape. And with help from a committed female coach, they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory.

Illustrated in full colour, this story about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports rings with honesty, bravery, and heart.

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Hoops: A Graphic Novel by Matt Tavares has received praise for its inspiring and heartwarming story about a small town high school basketball team. Critics highlight its appeal to readers of all ages, celebrating its fast-paced narrative and themes of determination and courage. The novel is noted for its engaging storytelling and the ability to captivate those who love basketball and stories about standing up for what is right.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536231953

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Tavares

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 601g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Matt Tavares

About the Author

Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book Dasher, as well as Red and Lulu and several sports biographies, including Becoming Babe Ruth and Growing Up Pedro. He is also the illustrator of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gottesfeld, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, and Over the River and Through the Wood, among many other picture books. Matt Tavares lives in Maine.

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