Rocket Man
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.28 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0889954941 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Invisible of his superhero days. With Roy being temporarily out of the picture after terrorizing some little kids, Bob finally gets a chance to play on the D1 basketball team and ends up helping Roy complete his community service. Back when he wasn't always being compared to his super-talented hardcore basketball god brother and perfect little sister. Will he be strong enough to make it to the Hoop Heroes 4 Health game?. To make matters even worse, his dad is really sick and getting sicker.When Bob begins planning a fundraiser basketball
James V said Bob “the Blob” Prescott feels almost like he’s turned into Mr. As an unremarkable eight-grade student and the middle child in a busy family, Bob “the Blob” Prescott feels almost like he’s turned into Mr. Invisible. Even when Bob’s out on the court playing the game that he loves, he’s constantly overshadowed by the basketball legends of his father and his older brother James. When Bob finally earns himself a backup spot on the Division 1 team, his
She lives with her family in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.. She is the author of several books for young readers including Rainbows in the Dark and the critically acclaimed A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk. Jan L Coates started writing for young readers in 2000. She went to Acadia University and now works as a teacher as well as giving school writing workshops through the Writer's Federation of N
Between his dad recently being diagnosed with brain cancer, and school bully Roy constantly hassling him, Bob feels like his best defense is to stay invisible. The cover, which features a ball swishing through the net, may be a bit misleading since the sports action in the book is minimal.—Kim Dare, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA . Tired of feeling powerless about the "C Monster" that is attacking his dad's health, Bob comes up with a fundraising idea: the alum from his dad's basketball-playing days take on the current team Oakdale High team. The book's brevity pages may appeal to reluctant readers, although the dialogue has a distinct after-school special feel. Bob is getting a little D1 playtime, and when Roy is sent to juvenile detention for a few weeks for a prank on some young kids, Bob moves up to D1 and his confidence continues to soar. Maria and Bob's older brother help organize the event, and Hoop Heroes 4 Health quickly gathers ste