Bank Shot
 

Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 24 August 2021
  • Copyright Year: 2021
  • ISBN: 9781459416413
  • Page Count: 120
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 10-13
  • Reading level: Grade 2

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Bank Shot

by Valerie Pankratz Froese

The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.

A girl juggling family caregiving and basketball struggles to balance her responsibilities and her passion, learning the cost of secrecy and the value of honesty along the way.

About the Author

Valerie Pankratz Froese

VALERIE PANKRATZ FROESE grew up playing sports and started coaching at a young age. Her love of coaching drew her to a career in teaching, where she taught both elementary and middle school. Valerie lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Reviews

A tidy tale, villain- and (unusually, these days) bully-free, with clear but not heavy-handed game and life coaching.

Kirkus Reviews

Bank Shot is a fast-paced read for reluctant readers or basketball fans.

Stephanie Johnson, CM Review of Materials

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Basketball, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction: Class and Socioeconomic Status, Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Disability and Special needs, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Basketball

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