{"product_id":"9781250079763","title":"A Whole New Ballgame : A Rip and Red Book","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Phil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifth grade is one crazy ride in this middle grade novel about two best friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new tattooed teacher named Mr. Acevedo, who doesn't believe in tests or homework and who likes off-the-wall projects, the more \"off\" the better. And guess who's also their new basketball coach? Mr. Acevedo! Easy-going Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone. And for Red, who has autism and really needs things to be exactly a certain way, the changes are even more of a struggle. But together these two make a great duo who know how to help each other—and find ways to make a difference—in the classroom and on the court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e            With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, \u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/i\u003e by Phil Bildner is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cartoony illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with heart.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pure fun with a lot of heart.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cartoony illustrations lend  energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with  heart.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This warm slice-of-life novel  from Bildner engages and entertains.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers  Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250079763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40621732692174,"sku":"9781250079763","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6f15f032-f26b-4651-b208-5cce7241d3d4.jpg?v=1638495135","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250079763","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}