On the Line by Bowen, Fred

On the Line (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781561455119)

Vendor: Fred Bowen
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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On the Line by Bowen, Fred

On the Line

$6.95
On the Line by Bowen, Fred

On the Line

$6.95
Format: Paperback
Description
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Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but he has one weakness: free throws.

So when he misses four free throws at the end of an important game and his team loses, he turns to Mr. Dunn, the school custodian, who has just the trick to help Marcus get back on top: the "granny shot." Mr. Dunn shares with Marcus how former NBA star Rick Barry used this unorthodox way of shooting foul shots.

Despite his success in practice, Marcus refuses to use the "granny shot" in an actual game. It looks ridiculous! But when he finds himself on the foul line again at a crucial time in an important game, will he be able to overcome his pride and score for his team?

Another fast-paced story about conquering weaknesses and vanity to become your best. In the afterword, learn more about real-life NBA player Rick Barry and his infamous "granny shot."

Author: Fred Bowen
ISBN-10: 1561455113
ISBN-13: 9781561455119
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2009
Pages: 103
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.30h x 5.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 32240 / On the Line
By Fred Bowen
By Fred Bowen
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Fred Bowen was a Little Leaguer who loved to read and is still a lifelong sports fanatic. He is the author of the action-packed Fred Bowen Sports Story series, currently totaling more than twenty titles. For thirteen years, Bowen coached kids' baseball and basketball teams. He has also written a weekly sports column for kids in the Washington Post since 2000. He was a lawyer for many years before retiring to become a full-time children's book author.Bowen lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife Peggy Jackson. They have two grown children.

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