It's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion.
Tournament of Champions is the third book in Phil Bildner's Rip and Red series.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). The third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball.It's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion. Tournament of Champions by Phil Bildner, with illustrations by Tim Probert, is a fun, fast-paced, and diverse middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and sports fans. Read all of the Rip and Red series: A Whole New BallgameRookie of the YearTournament of ChampionsMost Valuable Players Praise for Rookie of the Year: This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike. --School Library Journal A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life. --Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Whole New Ballgame: The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters are] pure fun with a lot of heart. --School Library Journal If the students are inspiring, so is their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests ) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. --Kirkus Reviews This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story. --Publishers Weekly With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. --Children's Book Council. N° de réf. du vendeur 00088666791
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 13860392-6
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 14565328-6
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0374305072I4N00
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Vendeur : St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). ATTN: EX-LIBRARY COPY>>> Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. N° de réf. du vendeur B-06-4156
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). The third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball.It's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion. Tournament of Champions by Phil Bildner, with illustrations by Tim Probert, is a fun, fast-paced, and diverse middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and sports fans. Read all of the Rip and Red series: A Whole New BallgameRookie of the YearTournament of ChampionsMost Valuable Players Praise for Rookie of the Year: This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike. --School Library Journal A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life. --Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Whole New Ballgame: The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters are] pure fun with a lot of heart. --School Library Journal If the students are inspiring, so is their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests ) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. --Kirkus Reviews This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story. --Publishers Weekly With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship. --Children's Book Council. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0374305072G
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Probert, Tim (illustrateur). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 31H9_11_0374305072
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