Overview
"Fourteen-year-old Johnny Huttle--nicknamed ""Hustle"" by his best friend, Rex--comes from an inner-city neighborhood, where the streets are tough and the street ball games are rougher. More than anything, Johnny wants to shine as the school's star basketball player. But the one thing standing in his way is his best friend, Rex, who outshines Johnny effortlessly at everything, on and off the court. This makes Johnny angry enough that his game and their friendship suffer. When Rex starts getting into trouble in the neighborhood and is suspended from the team, Johnny has to put his jealousy aside to help his friend--and his basketball team at the championship."
Full Product Details
Author: Johnny Boateng
Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens
Imprint: Lorimer Children & Teens
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 20.10cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9781459406049
ISBN 10: 1459406044
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 19 March 2014
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A great hi-lo interst book, <em>Hustle</em> is part of Lorimer's Sports Stories series written to entice students to read. Author Johnny Boateng does a great job of making the book exciting on many levels, and the book is full of adventures . . . The basketball theme is strong and carries the plot well. Boateng obviously knows the game and effectively conveys the action and tension on the court . . . The characters are believable and easy to relate to. --Mary Harelkin Bishop, CM Magazine (05/30/2014)
Boateng knows his basketball lingo. Sports fans will appreciate this feel-good story about not giving in to peer pressure.... As with any of the books in the [Lorimer] Sports Stories series, the language is accessible and the story interesting--a plus for struggling readers. --Angela Thompson, Resource Links (06/30/2014)
Part of the publisher's Sports Series, this slim novel's short chapters and more mature content make it perfect for older reluctant readers. Its no-frills story is fast-moving and touches on many teen issues, while promoting a positive message of independent thinking and being a team player. --Julia Smith, Booklist (09/03/2014)
Author Information
JOHNNY BOATENG played division basketball in Indiana and at Simon Fraser University. He starred as a ballplayer in video games, movies, and commercials before an injury sidelined his basketball career. He lives in Vancouver, B.C., where he founded The Dream Hoops Basketball Academy and serves as a mentor for disadvantaged youth.
