Shot Clock by Justin A. Reynolds, Caron Butler

Shot Clock

Shot Clock #1

Justin A. Reynolds, Caron Butler

304 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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Shot Clock speaks to readers who want a sports story that uses the game to explore grief, justice, and the search for belonging within a fractured community.

Description

Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds tip off the first book in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA star in his hometown. Perfect ...

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Community Reviews

4.31
based on 52 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 90%

emotional: 60%

hopeful: 50%

sad: 30%

challenging: 20%

reflective: 20%

tense: 20%

adventurous: 10%

dark: 10%

funny: 10%

informative: 10%

lighthearted: 10%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
90% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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