Eighth-grader
Richie Mallon has always known he was a shooter. He has practiced every day at
his driveway hoop, perfecting his technique. Now that he is facing basketball
tryouts under a tough new coach, will his amazing shooting talent be enough to
keep him on the team?
Inspired by the real stories of great
shooters like Larry Bird, John Stockton, and Steph Curry, Outside Shot reminds readers that the best players in basketball
didn’t just shoot—they played the whole game. They weren’t just stars; they
were also team players, as the title’s nonfiction back matter proves. Author Fred Bowen, lifelong sports fanatic and kids’ sports columnist, continues his Sports Story Series, debuting a new look for the series full of
fast-paced sports action and told in a new, engaging first-person
format. Outside Shot will capture the
attention of both basketball fans and the most reluctant of readers.
"This latest novel is bound to engage and entertain young readers who double as basketball players and/or fans." —School Library Journal
Labels: Announcements, Chapter Book, Fred Bowen, Middle Grades, Middle Readers, Sports
