Hoop Crazy (Orca Young Readers) - Softcover

Walters, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155143184X ISBN 13: 9781551431840

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

When Nick and his pals suddenly find themselves short a man for the NBA-sponsored three-on-three tournament they plan to enter during the summer holidays, the solution seems simple enough. Nick, Kia and Mark are the key players on the team, so the fourth, though mandatory according to the rules, doesn't really have to be good at the game. A surprise visit from Nick's mother's cousin brings Ned, who is exactly Nick's age but not exactly an athlete, into the picture and onto the team. The other three teammates figure that as long as they don't actually have to use Ned in a game they will be fine. Then Mark sprains his ankle and can't play in the tournament. Suddenly Nick and Kia must find a way to make Ned an integral part of the team. This turns out to be no small task!

About this title

Book Description:

A nerd joins Nick and Kia's team.

From the Back Cover:

Nick and Ned are cousins but about as different as two boys born on the same day can be. And they don't get a long. Nick cares mostly about sports, and basketball is his passion. Ned is crazy about bugs and lives in a national park, three hours' drive from the nearest basketball court. As far as Nick is concerned, Ned is a nerd. But when Nick and his pal Kia lose their teammates for the three-on-three hoop tournament they're entered in, they must quickly find a way to make Ned a part of the team. This turns out to be easier said than done. Eric Walters lives in Mississauga, Ontario, and spends as much time as possible visiting kids in classrooms all over the country.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 155143184X
• ISBN 13: 9781551431840
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160