The Moves Make the Man

The Moves Make the Man
Author(s): Bruce Brooks

First time I saw Bix was at a baseball game. He was a shortstop, supreme. I didn't want to start liking this flashy cracker with a momma in a high-style black dress. But Bix got me, baby. Next thing I knew, there I was, Jerome Foxworthy, doing hoops privately in the woods and getting my moves down, when Bix showed up. I taught him all I knew-- even though he wanted to play everything straight, not fake it. Because he had one game coming up where he'd need all the moves to put his life together again ...

-- The Jayfox

Review(s):


ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults, IRA/CBC Young Adults’ Choice, ALA Notable Children’s Book, ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Newbery Honor Book, School Library Journal Best Book, Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

ISBN:  9780064470223