{"product_id":"no-slam-dunk-paperback","title":"No Slam Dunk - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Lupica\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A sure-fire hit with readers who love sports.\" \u003ci\u003e-Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fast-paced, heartfelt story for basketball fans that proves being a good teammate remains the most important quality in basketball--and in life, from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Mike Lupica.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWes' father always told him that there was only one ball in basketball. That you had to know when to take it yourself and when to give it up, that finding the right balance was key. So at every practice and game, Wes tries his best to be a good basketball player and, above all, a good teammate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the season kicks off, Wes finds that not everyone on his team has the same idea. All-star player and the Hawks' point guard, Danilo \"Dinero\" Rey seems determined to hold the spotlight and the ball, even if it means costing his team the game. If the Hawks are going to make it to the playoffs, Wes will need an assist--even if it means his most important one comes off the court. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNo Slam Dunk\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller Mike Lupica demonstrates once again that there is no children's sports novelist today who can match his ability to weave a story of vivid sports action and heartfelt emotion. A touching story about teamwork and family, of selfishness and generosity, \u003ci\u003eNo Slam Dunk\u003c\/i\u003e shows that even in the face of adversity, giving your best is the surest way to victory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Mike Lupica: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"Lupica is the greatest sports writer for middle school readers.\"--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTrue Legend\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"Lupica will win a Pulitzer for his sportswriting one day (he should have won it already).\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Lupica\u003c\/b\u003e is a prominent sports journalist and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of more than forty works of fiction and non-fiction. A longtime friend to Robert B. Parker, he was selected by the Parker estate to continue the Sunny Randall series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Slam Dunk\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42176095748231,"sku":"9780525514879","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c5beeb7735fe9014448b6904e11a911d.webp?v=1733386732","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/no-slam-dunk-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}