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by Amar'e Stoudemire (Author), Tim Jessell (Illustrator)
Young Amar'e Stoudemire is back in the all-star basketball adventure--STAT: Standing Tall and Talented
Eleven-year-old Amar'e Stoudemire has been playing so much basketball lately it feels like he doesn't have time to do all the things he used to love. His team needs him because he is one of the best players on the court despite also being one of the youngest.When some of the older kids get on Amar'e for not being able to dunk, he sets a goal to make that happen soon. But when Amar'e's playing time is put on hold, he'll have to come to terms with all of the other things he's been neglecting. Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar'e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today.Author Biography
Amar'e Stoudemire, Captain of the New York Knicks and a six-time NBA All-Star, is a well-respected professional basketball player who has left his mark on the game and the community through his award winning outreach. He is focused on creatively inspiring youth to avoid poverty through education. He is the father of three children.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Slam Dunk
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 3
