Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 15 February 2011
- Copyright Year: 2011
- ISBN: 9781552776841
- Page Count: 144
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 9-13
- Reading level: Grade 3
Purchasing Information
Home Court Advantage
by Sandra Diersch
Home Court Advantage is an engaging novel about adoption, self-esteem, and a young girl's need to feel she finally fits in.
When Debbie is on the basketball court she feels free and alive. But while she's a good player she's also an aggressive one, and rough tactics get her in trouble more than once.
Off the court she's different from other girls, a foster child without "real" parents of her own. When Debbie learns she's going to be adopted, her world is turned upside down. Until, that is, she's accused of stealing from a teamate. From then on, it's an uphill battle to prove herself to her new parents and her team.
Home Court Advantage shows how young players' behavior on the court and their lives off it are inextricably linked. [Fry Reading Level - 3.2
Off the court she's different from other girls, a foster child without "real" parents of her own. When Debbie learns she's going to be adopted, her world is turned upside down. Until, that is, she's accused of stealing from a teamate. From then on, it's an uphill battle to prove herself to her new parents and her team.
Home Court Advantage shows how young players' behavior on the court and their lives off it are inextricably linked. [Fry Reading Level - 3.2
About the Author
Sandra Diersch

Reviews
Praise for Sandra Diersch's fiction:
"Attractively presented and written in accessible prose, this commendable addition to the Sports Stories series is an ideal choice for the young female athlete. Recommended."
"Attractively presented and written in accessible prose, this commendable addition to the Sports Stories series is an ideal choice for the young female athlete. Recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
Home Court Advantage would appeal to a wide variety of readers who like human interest stories, sport stories and realistic fiction. It would be a good choice for school, public and personal libraries.
Deborah Mervold, CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2003
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Basketball, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General
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