Basketball (or Something Like It)
Basketball (or Something Like It) by Nora Raleigh Baskin, published by Harper Collins in February 2005, is a 166-page work that explores the challenges of fitting in through the lens of sports. The story follows Jeremy, who struggles to adapt after moving from the city to the suburbs, where the basketball scene is vastly different from what he is used to. On the court, he finds himself overwhelmed by the number of players and the presence of parents, which adds to his feelings of displacement as he navigates his new environment.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of family, friendship, and social dynamics within the context of juvenile fiction. As Jeremy grapples with his sense of belonging, he contemplates leaving his teammates and the game altogether. The book addresses social themes related to sports and relationships, providing insight into the complexities of youth experiences in a new setting.
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Ever since his sudden move from the city to the suburbs, the one place Jeremy feels at home is on the basketball court. But North Bridge is not like any place Jeremy has ever played before. Back home, there would be twenty or thirty kids and maybe three or four balls. He’d wait for a ball, pick a spot, and shoot. Here the kids didn’t have to wait at all. Balls were flying everywhere. Jeremy even saw two jerks get hit in the head because there were so many balls.
And the parents. They were always there, and there were so many of them — at the clinics … at the tryouts … everywhere. Who’s playing anyway?
Maybe if Jeremy wasn’t displaced and living with his grandmother, he’d feel as though he fit in. Jeremy figures the only way out is to take the car and leave. Just walk away from his teammates, Hank and Nathan, and Anabel. It’s just a game, after all, isn’t it?
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