Lay-Ups and Long Shots

By Bruchac, Joseph & Bowdish, Lynea & Lubar, David & Trueman, Terry & C. S. Perryess

Publishers Summary:
In the tradition of Sports Shorts (2005), Darby Creek has another serving of sports-related short stories. Purely fiction, these stories tell the tales of athletes in a variety of sports, including track, football, martial arts, Ping Pong, and dirt bike riding. The characters face obstacles to overcome such things as being overweight, being over-confident, and being impatient. Reluctant readers will enjoy these short pieces, each with a memorable character and a relatable problem.

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978-1-58196-078-5
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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2009

Gr 5-8 Nine authors for children and young adults team up for this compilation of short stories whose focus is the spirit of the game. As with "Sports Shorts" (Darby Creek, 2005), which included contributions from several of the same authors, these accessible and engaging selections cover a wide range of sports, from basketball to surfing to BMX riding. The protagonists are not star players. Instead, they are the second- or third-stringers who love t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

The nine sports-themed stories in this anthology include works by Joseph Bruchac, David Lubar, Dorian Cirrone, and Jamie McEwan. Th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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