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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really appreciated this narrative and the authentic story it told. The main character recently lost his brother to a tragic car accident. His family still deals with that raw grief while also trying to move forward. He also has spent the summer pushing himself to the limit in basketball training to try to make the varsity team as a sophomore. The narrative focuses primarily on the basketball while also weaving in the micro and macro aggressions they face along with "normal" teenage problems such as liking a girl who ends up with one of his friend. Although this book did not hit the sweet spot for me, I still recommend it, particularly to young upper middle school and lower high school age boys who so often do not see themselves represented.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun read for sports fans or for those looking to read Native stories.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
RFAL. 24-25 Really enjoyed this book more than I expected.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loved this novel! Tre’s story had so many aspects that resonated with my time as a hs student athlete and I’m so resonated with so many others. Was intrigued by the fact that this is the second ya novel I’ve read about a native boy who plays basketball. Graves’ author’s note at the end was so heartwarming
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated