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Jump Shot by Tiki Barber

Jump Shot

Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber

A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books · Paperback · November 4, 2014

The Barber brothers know their way around a football field—but can they succeed on the basketball court?

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Who it’s for
Tiki and Ronde take their football-field experience to a junior high basketball team.
Themes
Teamwork, Confidence, Basketball
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The Barber brothers know their way around a football field—but can they succeed on the basketball court? Find out in this slam dunk with “lively basketball action and life lessons aplenty (Kirkus Reviews)” from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber. As Tiki and Ronde count the days until the start of football season, the basketball coach approaches them looking for new recruits, and Tiki and Ronde sign on.

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While Hidden Valley Junior High has always been a powerhouse in football, the school has never done as well in basketball. Ronde is a good passer, but he needs Tiki to get free to sink his shots. Tiki doesn’t feel the inner confidence he felt on the football field: it’s one thing to play in the driveway, but it’s another to sink one on the court, when so much is on the line. The brothers need a winning attitude—and they need to bring everyone together to win. That is their only way to victory. Can they do it?

Junior High Basketball

Tiki and Ronde take their football-field experience to a junior high basketball team.

Come here for

  • Basketball action on Hidden Valley Junior High’s court
  • Tiki’s shift from driveway shots to game pressure

Expect

  • Ronde’s passing and Tiki’s shooting
  • A team working toward confidence and unity

Where it sits

Basketball Stories100%
Sibling Stories49%
Values & Virtues34%

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Publisher categories

  • Sibling Stories
  • Basketball Stories
  • Values & Virtues
Authors
Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
November 4, 2014
Format
Paperback
Theme
Teamwork · Confidence · Basketball
Reading lane
Sibling Stories