Hoops
Hoops by Walter Dean Myers is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on February 14, 2012. This 224-page book presents the story of seventeen-year-old Lonnie Jackson as he prepares for a city-wide basketball Tournament of Champions. With aspirations of becoming a professional player, Lonnie faces the intense pressures of competition and the influence of those around him, including his coach, Cal, who has his own regrets about the choices he made in the past.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the fierce underworld of sports, exploring themes of ambition and integrity. As the tournament approaches, Lonnie discovers that external forces are at play, threatening not only his dreams but also the integrity of the game. The story captures the essence of coming of age against the backdrop of basketball, highlighting the challenges faced by young athletes in the United States.
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By the groundbreaking author of the award-winning Monster–a visionary who influenced and inspired a generation–this fast-paced and poignant story reveals the fierce underworld of sports.
All eyes are on seventeen-year-old Lonnie Jackson while he practices with his team for a city-wide basketball Tournament of Champions. His coach, Cal, knows Lonnie has what it takes to be a pro basketball player, but warns him about giving in to the pressure. Cal knows because he, too, once had the chance—but sold out.
As the tournament nears, Lonnie learns that some heavy bettors want Cal to keep him on the bench so that the team will lose the championship. As the last seconds of the game tick away, Lonnie and Cal must make a decision. Are they willing to blow the chance of a lifetime?
An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
AWARDS FOR WALTER DEAN MYERS:
New York Times Bestselling Author
3-Time National Book Award Finalist
Michael L. Printz Award
5 Coretta Scott King Awards
2 Newbery Honors
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature (2012-2013)
Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement
Children’s Literature Legacy Award
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