Hoop magic
Eric Howling
Orlando really wants to be a basketball star, but the other boys are taller and better than he his, but when he gets a temporary place on the team he finds his niche in an unexpected position.
Read Time: ~1.4 hr
Rebound!
by Herman Hank (1998)
About this book
Snagging the lead in her school play causes conflicts with basketball practice for Jo Meyerson, and when the Bulls start losing games, she must decide if there is room in her life for anything besides basketball.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreRebound! Lead Character
Themes & Moods
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