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Hoop Kings
By Charles R., Jr Bond & Smith, Charles George
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76361-423-2
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2004
Gr 3-Up Combining dynamic illustrations and full-bodied language, Smith's latest collection of poems enthusiastically conveys both love for and knowledge of the game. Twelve superstars dominate the pages, each with his own spread featuring photographic images and a poem designed to match the player's unique style. The book begins with Allen Iverson ("By Any Means Necessary"): "Crooked cornrows/cause chaotic/and catastrophic collisions/with precision./Your mission/and goal: /pu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
