| The Rookie Bookie Contributor(s): Wertheim, L. Jon (Author), Moskowitz, Tobias (Author), Kennedy, Bryan (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1478957735 ISBN-13: 9781478957737 Publisher: Hachette Book Group OUR PRICE: $27.00 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Football - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Business, Careers, Occupations |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.7" (0.30 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This pitch-perfect middle grade debut from two bestselling authors is a Moneyball for kids Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in their New York Times bestseller Scorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.New kid Mitch Sloan wants to fit in, but his nerdy love of statistics and making money isn't winning him any friends in his sports-loving town--until he finds the perfect way to attain instant popularity. But running a football betting ring at school eventually turns sour, and Mitch loses the only real friend he has made. He'll have to win her back by using his brainpower for good and helping the school football team achieve victory--if they'll listen to the advice of a former bookie |
Contributor Bio(s): Moskowitz, Tobias: - Tobias Moskowitz is the Fama Family Chaired Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago. He is the winner of the 2007 Fischer Black Prize, which honors the top finance scholar in the world under the age of forty. Kennedy, Bryan: -Bryan Kennedy was born and raised on Long Island and has been working as an actor and comedian in New York for the past several years. He has done numerous theater productions, voice-overs, commercials, and audiobooks. Wertheim, L. Jon: -L. Jon Wertheim is an executive editor for Sports Illustrated, a regular contributor to CNN and NPR, and the author of several books, including Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won, which he coauthored with Tobias Moskowitz. |