The Moves Make the Man
The Moves Make the Man by Bruce Brooks, published by HarperCollins on September 26, 1984, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of friendship and social dynamics through the lens of basketball. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jerome Foxworthy, an African-American seventh-grader, and his relationship with Bix, a white boy facing challenges, using the sport as a backdrop for a deeper exploration of their lives.
Readers will find a blend of action and introspection as the story delves into the complexities of friendship amid societal pressures. The book addresses social themes while highlighting the characters’ experiences in the world of sports and recreation. With its focus on the dynamics of youth and the challenges of growing up, this novel offers a thoughtful perspective on the intersection of race and camaraderie.
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“Brooks’s fine first novel has a baskeball theme and plenty of action, but sport is merely the vehicle for delivering a serious story of friendship and madness.” ‘ SLJ.
“Brilliant sportswriting and a trenchant examination of the friendship between narrator Jerome Foxworthy [an African-American seventh-grader] and Bix, a white boy in trouble.” ‘ BL.
1985 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children’s Books of 1984 (ALA)
1985 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1985 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Fiction
Best Books of 1984 (SLJ)
100 Favorite Paperbacks 1989 (IRA/CBC)
“Best of the 80’s” Young Adult Novels (English Journal)
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