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by Phil Bildner (Author), Tim Probert (Illustrator)
The third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball.
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.
A Whole New Ballgame
Rookie of the Year
Tournament of Champions
Most Valuable Players Praise for Rookie of the Year: "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 Praise for A Whole New Ballgame: "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 "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 "This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story." --Publishers Weekly "With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship." --Children's Book Council
Author Biography
Phil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York. The author of many books, including Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans and The Soccer Fence: A Story of Friendship, Hope, and Apartheid in South Africa, Phil is a frequent speaker at conferences and travels to over sixty schools a year.
Tim Probert has illustrated children's books, including Pickle by Kim Baker, as well as magazines and advertisements. He is also a director at the animation studio Aardman Nathan Love. He lives in New York City.
