Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 1 January 2017
- Copyright Year: 2017
- ISBN: 9781459411401
- Page Count: 136
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 9-13
- Reading level: Grade 2
Purchasing Information
Making the Team
by Kelsey Blair
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.
When Hannah doesn't make the Grade 8 girls basketball team and her best friend June does, Hannah misses playing basketball and being part of a team. Worse, she and June don't spend as much time together and start growing apart. How can Hannah ensure that she makes the team next year while all the other players are playing more and getting better this year? As she develops her basketball skills and confidence, she realizes she stands a good shot at making the high school team. But can she ever get her friendship with June back?
About the Author
Kelsey Blair
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Reviews
"The conflicts and decisions of the main characters are very real for a very challenging age, and handled deftly by Blair, who brings both basketball and literary credibility."
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"I like the focus on setting and achieving goals"
Melissa Ark, Educator,, Netgalley Reviewer
"Making The Team would be a good addition to public and school libraries by enriching the growing collection of novels about girls participating in sports and the benefits of being part of a team. Highly Recommended."
Heidi Henkenhaf, librarian,, CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
Best Books for Kids & Teens -- Canadian Children's Book Centre
2017
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Basketball
Subjects
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Basketball
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