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Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Half-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710L
Hoopers
The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620L
Last Pick
A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630L
Run and Gun
A young teen uses basketball to find a balance between his school teammates and his friends from a disadvantaged part of town.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
Tough Call
Malia wants to be a good basketball referee, but can she make the right calls, especially against her sister's team?$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Dressed to Play
A young athlete faces the pressure to redefine her self-image as more "girly."$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
Bad Shot
A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4
Making the Team
When Hannah doesn't make the Grade 8 girls basketball team and June does, Hannah misses playing basketball and spending time with her best friend.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 480L
Hoop Dreams
Allie MacLean: the basketball player who won't let an injury destroy her dreams$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
Jump Ball
Two sisters face off on the basketball court . . . even though they're on the same team$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 730L
Fast Break
Moving from a big city to a small town can be rough, but when thirteen-year-old Jeff makes the school basketball team, he feels things are looking up.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Home Court Advantage
Home Court Advantage is an engaging novel about adoption, self-esteem, and a young girl's need to feel she finally fits in.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 730L
Queen of the Court
Kallana has always been more interested in fashions than in sports. When her father suddenly decides she should join the school basketball team, Kallana feels desperate.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 720L
Rebound
A diagnosis of childhood arthritis threatens C.J's dream of one day playing on the national basketball team.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13