Rebound Time

Description

After her parents' divorce Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore. Can Sarit learn to love the game without her dad on the sidelines

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.

The combination of sports and family issues will draw readers. End matter includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.-- "School Librarian's Workshop"