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Time to Win (play the Game #3) by Amar Shah

Time to Win (play the Game #3)

Amar Shah

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · August 5, 2025

The third book in the new basketball series about regaining one's confidence on and off the court.

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Who it’s for
Making the school team is only the start: Raam still needs minutes and recognition.
Themes
Basketball, Confidence, Finding a place on a team
Genres
Basketball Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience

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About this book

The third book in the new basketball series about regaining one's confidence on and off the court. Raam may have made the school team, but that doesn't guarantee him minutes on the court or respect from his fellow teammates. As a new rookie, he will have to fight to get recognition from the coach and find his place on the team.

Rookie Minutes

Making the school team is only the start: Raam still needs minutes and recognition.

Come here for

  • The gap between making the team and earning court time

Expect

  • A rookie's effort to gain the coach's recognition
  • Questions of team standing and respect from fellow teammates

Where it sits

Basketball Stories100%
Self-Esteem & Resilience78%

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Publisher categories

  • Basketball Stories
  • Friendship
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
Amar Shah
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
August 5, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Basketball · Confidence · Finding a place on a team
Reading lane
Basketball Stories

Book 3 in the play the Game series.