Bad-luck Basketball by Jake Maddox

Bad-luck Basketball

Jake Maddox

Capstone · Paperback · July 1, 2014

The Clovers have never been the best basketball team in the district, but lately their luck has been worse than ever.

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Who it’s for
A struggling district basketball team turns its losing streak into a question of blame.
Themes
Basketball team conflict, Blame and bad luck
Genres
Basketball Stories

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About this book

The Clovers have never been the best basketball team in the district, but lately their luck has been worse than ever. And it seems like everyone wants to blame Brandon for the team's losing streak. Can Brandon convince his teammates he's not bringing the bad luck before it's too late?

Basketball and Blame

A struggling district basketball team turns its losing streak into a question of blame.

Come here for

  • The Clovers’ worsening run of losses
  • Brandon facing blame from teammates

Expect

  • A team conflict centered on bad luck and responsibility

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Basketball Stories100%

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Publisher categories

  • Boys & Men
  • Basketball Stories
  • Growing Up
  • Big Feelings
Authors
Jake Maddox
Publisher
Capstone
Published
July 1, 2014
Format
Paperback
Theme
Basketball team conflict · Blame and bad luck
Reading lane
Boys & Men