Choker - a basketball story

Bob Moseley

Sinossi

Sometimes you must dare to be different.Choker is a brilliant coming-of-age novel that immerses the reader in the drama of high school." - Readers' Favorite AwardsAuthor Bob Moseley writes fast-paced YA sports novels dripping with drama and realism.Be careful of what you wish for. Sixteen-year-old Mark Chamberlain always dreamed of playing in a state championship basketball game. But he never envisioned a nightmare performance that would bring utter humiliation and scar him as an outcast at school.Classmates begin to call Mark "Wilt" Chamberlain because he melts under pressure. To top it off, Mark's father won't come to his games. When it feels as though the world is against him, with the support of a beautiful girl, Mark tries to summon the inner strength and courage to be different -- just like legendary basketball star Wilt Chamberlain.With another basketball season beckoning, Mark is given a precious chance for redemption."An engrossing sports story. The game descriptions really put the reader in the action and ring true." - Literary Titan"The young adult reader will appreciate the action both on and off the court." - Verified review"I love it when you can feel the crowd." - Goodreads review

Disponibile da: 12/03/2023.

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