Pick and Roll
Pick and Roll by Jake Maddox, published by Capstone in 2018, is a 72-page chapter book written in English. The story follows eighth-grader Roman, who is excited about the arrival of new teammate Sebastian, a skilled player. However, Roman soon discovers that Sebastian’s abilities seem to have vanished, leading to harsh criticism from their peers. With guidance from his sister, Roman learns the importance of communication and teamwork, prompting him to address the situation directly with Sebastian.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the dynamics of sports. As Roman navigates the challenges of being a point guard and a supportive teammate, he incorporates a pick-and-roll strategy into their playbook, highlighting the significance of collaboration on and off the court. This edition provides an engaging look at the social themes surrounding youth sports and the personal growth that comes from facing challenges together.
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Eighth-grader and starting point guard Roman is initially thrilled when big man Sebastian transfers schools and joins the team, but Sebastian’s skills seem to have disappeared and the other kids are merciless in their criticism–then Roman’s big sister gives him some advice: talk to Sebastian and find out what is going on, and add a pick-and-roll to the team playbook.
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