Off the Rim

By Fred Bowen

Book Overview

Chris is tired of being a benchwarmer.

He loves basketball and wants nothing more than to play on the court with his team. So, hoping to get more playing time, he asks his friend Greta, the high-scoring star of the girls' team, for help with his shooting skills.

But surprisingly, it's Greta's mom--a former basketball player who never even scored a basket--who helps change Chris's strategy. Can he finally become a success on the court?

This action-packed story shows how determination, strategy, and innovation can change the way you play. Check out the afterword for more stories of real-life basketball players.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561455091
• ISBN13: 9781561455096
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

Exactly right

Fred Bowen's books are exactly right--they are exciting, they present kid-sized dilemmas, and they use important historical examples. My kids loved his books when they were younger, and I never hesitate to recommend them.