{"product_id":"9780374301347","title":"Rookie of the Year","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRookie of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Phil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust when they think they've got the hang of things, Rip and Red find that fifth grade continues to challenge them in head-spinning ways. Tiki, a new girl whose Egyptian dad is an animal-rights activist, has just joined their class. She's charismatic, funny—and she's got game! Rip has his world turned upside down as Tiki proves to be tough competition on the Clifton United basketball team \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eleads a rebellion against the lousy new food service in the school cafeteria. Red—a kid on the autism spectrum—is struggling with the upheavals as well. But as these two funky and funny best friends discover, sometimes radical change is the right move, on the court and off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eA 2017 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eA diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life.\u003ci\u003e” —Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters [are] pure fun with a lot of heart.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If the students are inspiring, so is [their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests!) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship.” —\u003ci\u003eChildren's Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780374301347\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40596309180622,"sku":"9780374301347","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a910f1fc-3807-41c1-848d-1ff8a84a35c4.jpg?v=1644854621","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780374301347","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}