  | Shot clock Author: Butler, Caron | |
| Price: $21.88 | ||
Summary:
After the death of his friend, Tony must work to make the basketball team, but when he gets the chance to join the squad as statistician, he must grapple with honoring the memory of his basketball-loving friend while also trying to fit in on the team.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Reynolds, Justin A |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.90 Points: 8.0 Quiz: 517273 |
Reviews:
Booklist (09/01/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2022 Dante loved basketball, spending any chance he got on the court and dragging his best friend, Tony, along, but everything changes when Dante is killed, shot by a police officer who is not being held accountable. The community is shattered, as are Tony and Dante’s brother, Terry. Tony tries to make the basketball team, hoping to honor Dante, but he doesn’t make the cut, and Terry is unreachable after his brother’s death. Tony lands the role of team statistician, however, and as he leads the team to incredible wins, the game and the coach’s support help Terry find hope in the future. This inspirational novel follows distinct, hardworking characters who come together as a team and unite their community in the face of unthinkable loss. They bring the injustice of Dante’s death to the spotlight, while Tony’s engaging narration spurs the novel on. An inspirational story that shows that while reality can at times be too sad to bear, it can also—with the support of loved ones—be filled with hope. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
