This book is about a kid named Billy Raynor and his best bud Lenny are on the same basketball team and Billy's dad is the coach but things get difficult because Billy's parents are divorced.
Hot Hand: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids (Comeback Kids Series)
By Mike Lupica
Book 2 of 4 in the
Comeback Kids Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 8 | S | 5 | 27566 |
#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica scores from downtown with his Comeback Kids series for young middle-grade readers.
It's simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything's become complicated. His brother Ben, the piano prodigy, hardly talks anymore. His mom is always traveling on business. And his dad is always on his case about not being a team player. But when Ben's piano recital falls on the same day as the championship game, it is Billy who teaches his dad the true meaning of being a team player.
Praise for the Comeback Kids:
Lupica portrays the action clearly and vividly, with a real sense of the excitement and unpredictable nature of the games. These are worthy additions to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics.” School Library Journal
These should score big with middle-graders looking for alternatives to Matt Christopher's titles.” Publisher’s Weekly
This title is a good choice for reluctant readers with a background in baseball.” School Library Journal
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142414415
ISBN-10: 0142414417
Published on 5/14/2009
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
Book Reviews (5)
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This is a really good book and I love the ending
Great story so far about how to overcome a situation with your favorite sport!
This book was really good.The main character has a big passion for basketball and I do to and that is one of the reasons I like the book.Also it was really interesting and unique book and that is another reason why i liked this book.The theme of this book is that you should never give up on the things that you love.I barely remember the book because I read it a few years ago but all I know is that the story is not boring.For me it was a big page turner.It was not super long so that is another reason why I liked this book.The author cut everything to the bone so the book was easier to read and so I didn't have to read as much.The majority of the book was really good an I recommend everyone should read it.The book is really inspiring.If I could give this a rate from one star to five stars it would be a five star.
Hot Hand is a book about a kid named Billy Raynor. He plays basketball with his best buddy Lenny who is a year older than him. Billy's dad is the coach of the team. Things can get difficult at times because his parents divorced. This is a good book and I think you should read it.