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1) Sooley
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This time. John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court. In the summer of his seventeenth year, Samuel Sooleymon gets the chance of a lifetime: a trip to the United States with his South Sudanese teammates to play in a showcase basketball tournament. He has never been away from home, nor has he ever been on a airplane. The opportunity to be scouted by dozens of college coaches is a dream come true. Samuel is an amazing athlete, with speed,...
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"A riveting memoir from Kenny Smith ("Kenny the Jet")-superstar basketball commentator, host of top-rated Inside the NBA, and two-time NBA champion. Smith reveals his thoughtful views on race, the NBA, his upbringing, and an abundance of poignant, colorful inside stories about the star players, coaches, and mentors who taught and inspired him along the way. In his playing career, Kenny Smith was a star at the University of North Carolina before beginning...
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Love and the game volume 2
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"Things are finally coming together for Perri as she continues on her journey to womanhood. While she ultimately decides to let Derrick sweep her off her feet, Plus's feelings for her never seem to waver. However, when Derrick gets drafted into the NBA and has to relocate hundreds of miles away, Perri is faced with the decision to either stay in Maryland or leave with her fiancé for good. Now that Plus has stepped up as a father, the mere mention...
6) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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LeBron James arrived on the NBA scene in 2004 with a lot of pressure riding on his shoulders. Could he live up to all the hype that surrounded him at the draft? He could, and he did--quickly establishing himself as a player to watch. Now, he's ready for the new season, ready to prove that he's not a one-year phenom. And you can get in on the action with all the inside facts on this NBA sensation.
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In between ending her relationship with Derrick and realizing that her heart still belongs to Plus, Perri finds herself pregnant. But by whom? Plus finds himself growing tired of the back and forth with him and Perri; he simply wants nothing more than to love her as he moves on to the next phase in his life. But things aren't quite so simple when you play for the NBA. While Tez fully commits himself to Myesha and their son, Jorell does the complete...
8) On the court
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Jordan, a mysterious figure who plays basketball by himself at night, decides to join a men's basketball league thanks to the encouragement of his new friend Kevin. Together with their new team of unskilled misfits, the Oranges, they embark in a city-wide tournament to win the goal. With fierce opponents like King Cain, the Bad Apples, and more, the Oranges will need to overcome obstacles on and off the court to become the best team they can be.
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"One Night with the Wealthy Rancher by Brenda Jackson: Seven years ago, young cop Darius Franklin saved Summer Martindale from a violent situation. They shared one passionate night before she walked away. Now the wealthy rancher provides security at a women's shelter, and Summer is the new social worker. Darius is suspicious of why she's suddenly in his part of Texas. But when Summer's life is once again threatened, he can protect her only if he stays...
10) Just Wright
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When physical therapist Leslie Wright is offered the chance to become a personal trainer for a professional basketball player, she finds herself falling in love with her patient.
11) The crossover
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Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Thirteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
12) Shooting stars
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Based on the book by LeBron James and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James's breathtaking career.
13) A map to the sun
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"One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered. Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their high school. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team,...
14) Swish
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Hoops (Donne) volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 3
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After briefly playing on the volleyball team, twelve-year-old Elle rejoins the basketball team, helps them reach the playoffs, and creates a booster club to support girls' sports teams at school.
16) Coach Carter
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Former Richmond High School basketball star Ken Carter returns to his alma mater as their coach and immediately sets down high standards of accountibility that are soon challenged by the players, the school, and the community.
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