Shadow Over the Back Court
Shadow Over the Back Court by Matt Christopher, published by Bella Rosa Books in 2008, is a 132-page work written in English. This story follows Jeff, a young basketball enthusiast whose passion for the sport clashes with his father’s belief that athletics are a waste of time. Despite lacking his father’s support, Jeff tries out for the school basketball team and earns a spot on the second string. As he navigates the challenges of practice and competition, he remains determined to prove himself to his coach, teammates, and father.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and the importance of sports in personal development. After a serious accident involving the team bus, Jeff’s father insists he quit the team, but with encouragement from the school principal, he eventually reconsiders. The story culminates in a dramatic playoff game where Jeff has the opportunity to demonstrate that his dreams can be realized and that sports can play a significant role in growing up. This edition presents a relatable tale for young readers interested in sports and family dynamics.
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Jeff is crazy about basketball, but his father is a research scientist and thinks sports are a waste of time. Jeff still wants to play, and so, without his father’s support, he tries out for the school team. And he makes second string. He’d mostly sit on the bench, but Jeff knows that he will get a chance to prove himself to the coach and the team–and his father. He also knows that his dream of playing varsity will take a lot of hard work, but he enjoys every minute of practicing and playing.
After a frightening accident involving the team bus, Jeff’s father insists that he quit the team. Later, the school principal convinces Jeff’s father to change his mind, and eventually Jeff persuades his father to come see a game.
In a dramatic season-ending playoff game Jeff gets a chance to prove that his dream is possible–and that sports can be a valuable part of growing up.
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MATT CHRISTOPHER has written and published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults ever. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding. Matt Christopher’s work has spanned three generations of readers, and new fans are joining the ranks every year.
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