| Boot Camp Contributor(s): Walters, Eric (Author), Williams, Jerome (Author), Williams III, Johnnie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551436957 ISBN-13: 9781551436951 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $5.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: Nick and Kia learn that teamwork can be more important than talent. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Orca Young Readers |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.11" W x 7.58" (0.41 lbs) 192 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 113390 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Nick and Kia are invited to former Toronto Raptor Jerome Junk Yard Dog Williams' basketball camp in Washington, DC, they quickly discover that this is no ordinary summer hoop camp. This is a basketball boot camp that focuses on discipline and hard work. Jerome and Johnnie's father, Sergeant Push-up to the campers, is the no-nonsense camp director. When scrimmages begin, Nick and Kia fall victim to the antics of their teammate Jamal, a talented but troubled player who tries to win games on his own. Only after some hard lessons-and some tough losses-do the three youngsters learn that it takes everyone on the team to accomplish real success. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walters, Eric: - Eric Walters began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. A Member of the Order of Canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.Williams III, Johnnie: - Johnnie Williams III is an encouragement presenter that has spoken to youth and adults in the United States, Canada, China, Africa and the Philippines. Williams teamed up with his brother, Jerome Williams, and Eric Walters for two titles in the Orca Young Readers series.Williams, Jerome: - Jerome Williams is a retired professional basketball player. He played for the Toronto Raptors from 2001-2003. Williams teamed up with his brother, Johnnie Williams III, and Eric Walters to create a best-selling series of basketball-themed titles in the Orca Young Readers series. |