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OverviewAlthea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete--and to proving that she's more than just trouble. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sue Stauffacher , Greg CouchPublisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 22.40cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.40cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9780375834080ISBN 10: 0375834087 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 14 August 2007 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsStarred Review, School Library Journal, September 2007: <br> The prose is rhythmic and has the cadence of the street, and it's a treat to read aloud ... [T]his is an affecting tribute to a great athlete, and a story to both enjoy and inspire. <br>Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 27, 2007: <br> [A] sharp evocation of her spirited and appealingly pricky personality. Boys and girls of all levels of athleticism will find much inspiration in these pages. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |