When a varsity basketball player is injured, Liam Bergstrom is tapped to move up to varsity from JV. He's thrilled and knows that he must stay focused for the notoriously tough Coach Kloss to keep him on the team. As Liam learns that Coach Kloss requires strict adherence to his extracurricular requirements and overtly religious pre-game rituals, he grows more and more uncomfortable. Will Liam join the flock, or will he speak out?
Summary Liam is excited to be promoted from junior varsity, but he is uncomfortable with the prayers Coach Kloss is leading before games and at halftime.
Topics Basketball. Coaches. Girlfriends. Prayer. Teamwork. Quitting. Free throws. Losing. Jobs. Parents. Jealousy. Art. Religious groups. The separation of church and state. Nursing homes. Peer pressure. Shooting games. Standing up to authority. Breakups. Practice. Intimidation. <i>Leaves of Grass</i>. Pickup games. Gallery openings.
SRC Level 3.100000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile 530L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-05-31
JLG Release Date Oct 2008
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
An action-packed level devoted exclusively to sports. These fiction and nonfiction selections are sure to be a hit with your middle-school sports fans. And the hits arrive each month with this 14 book category.