Bouncing Back

Name: Bouncing Back
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316524766
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Scott Ostler

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Summary

Bouncing Back by Scott Ostler is a heartwarming children's story that follows the journey of a young basketball prodigy named Carlos. After a serious injury disrupts his dreams, Carlos moves to a new town and finds himself on a less celebrated wheelchair basketball team. Through friendship, perseverance, and embracing challenges, Carlos discovers the true essence of teamwork and resilience.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love tales of resilience and friendship, as it follows a young protagonist overcoming challenges with determination and a supportive team. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy sports, adventure, and an uplifting story about bouncing back from setbacks.

Bouncing Back brings readers onto the court with a wheelchair basketball team in a thrilling story that #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica called "wonderful" and "inspiring." Now in paperback!

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Thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper is used to being the star of the team. Back in his old basketball league, he took every shot he possibly could—even if he had to steal it from a teammate—and he made every single one of them. But on his new wheelchair basketball team, he's back to being just one of the players—nothing special, nothing talented.

But when his team's gym is closed down by the city, Carlos soon finds himself even more adrift. Without the gym, they can't practice, and if they can't practice, they might as well kiss their dreams of the State Championship goodbye. It's only by learning to work together—as a team—that Carlos and the Rollin' Rats will be able to save their gym. And it's only by learning what it takes to be a member of that team that Carlos will be able to fully embrace his new friends.

With action-packed basketball scenes, plenty of humour, and lots of heart, this debut novel from a beloved sports writer is perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Bouncing Back by Scott Ostler is praised for its heartwarming and action-packed storytelling, particularly appealing to young athletes and non-athletes alike. Reviewers highlight its engaging characters and unique premise of wheelchair basketball, noting the book's vivid sports descriptions. It addresses themes of teamwork, friendship, and acceptance, with its compelling narrative recommended for middle-grade readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316524766

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Scott Ostler

About the Author

Scott Ostler is a sports columnist for The San Francisco Chronicle, and previously for The Los Angeles Times. He has been voted California Sportswriter of the Year fourteen times. Ostler has covered major sports all over the world, and his writing has been published in national publications from Sports Illustrated to Parenting. Scott is the author of five nonfiction books for adults; Bouncing Back is his debut novel.