Golden State Warriors by Sam Moussavi

Golden State Warriors by Sam Moussavi is about basketball with the Golden State Warriors and part of the Inside the NBA series. The state the warriors are from is San Francisco, California. The thing I like about this book is that it gives a lot of facts about the Golden state warriors. What years they played in how many championships they had. They talk about all the old players back then. 

This reminds me of myself, because I play basketball. And it talks about the players like Stephen Curry, who during 2015-16  had a .908 free throw average and in 2016 he made 1,593 three-pointers. Curry had 40 playoff game wins. And he made three NBA all-star teams. It talks about the greatest moments about the warriors during the 2015 NBA finals. The Golden State Warriors won 67 games during the regular season. I love reading basketball books and this one is my favorite. 

Reviewed by Rocco

 

Inside the NBA: Boston Celtics by Sam Moussavi

Inside the NBA: Boston Celtics by Sam Moussavi is about the Boston Celtics and is a super interesting book. It gives so much information about the Celtics. The book covers what happens from the first year until when it was published. If you want to learn about the Celtics, I would recommend this book. 

This book reminds me of me because I also play basketball. The Boston Celtics are a basketball team from Boston. I like this book much because I am a big sports fan. I love the Boston Celtics.  

Review by Sam

 

A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner

In the book, A Whole New Ballgame by Phil Bildner, two kids, Rip and Red who are best friends start a new school year.  Fifth Grade!  They are not only looking forward to a new school year, but a chance to play for the basketball team. They are expecting their homeroom teacher to be Mrs. Hamburger, but it is some guy named Mr. Avecedo.  He is covered in cool tattoos and a bunch of nose rings.  When they get to the gym for tryouts, they realize who their basketball coach is - Read more to find out who the coach is.   
I liked a lot of things about the book.  But one of the reasons I really liked the book was that I really like basketball and the book is mainly about two kids loving the sport of basketball.  Also another thing I really liked was how the story sort of had unexpected middles and an unexpected ending. If you know me, you wouldn’t be surprised that I picked this book.
               
 Review by Baller 05

Allen Iverson by Glen Macnow

This book is called Allen Iverson and the author is Glen Macnow.  This a biography about Allen Iverson and what he did in his life. He was born on June 7, 1975 . When he was a little kid he loved basketball and he always wanted to be a basketball player. He grew up in poverty in Hampton, Virginia. When he was an adult he was drafted by the Seventy Sixers and became one of the best players of all time.

Allen Iverson was one of my favorite players. I play and I watch basketball. If you  like  basketball you should read this book, because Allen Iverson is one of the most thrilling players.

Review by Barney

When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson

In the book When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are in high school.They are both dominating on the basketball  court. Then they go to college and play on the best teams.They are both rivals. Finally they get drafted to the NBA. In the book they are ruling there too, but when they face each other in the championship it goes all the way to game seven. Read to find out whose team wins.

I thought the book was very good at explaining what happened in the careers of Larry and Magic, with their injuries and stats. It was very interesting. I learned so much about the teams and those two players, but I learned about many other players too. I thought the book was great and very descriptive. I would recommend reading it to anyone who likes sports.

Review by #1celticsfan

Hoop Girlz by Lucy Jane Bledsoe

In Hoop Girlz by Lucy Jane Bledsoe, River is obsessed with basketball. She would love to be in the WNBA when she grows up. One day River decides to tryout for the school team. River is heartbroken when she finds out that she does not make the A-team, but her best friend, Kammie did. The coach tells River she has potential and she is put on the B-team. The B-team is certainly inferior to the A-team until River’s brother becomes the coach of it. Later on, The A-team and the B-team play against each other in a tournament. Will the B-team win? Will River win MVP of the tournament? Read the book to find out!

I really enjoyed this book because of how River dealt with not making it on the A-team.  It really was a tragedy to her and she totally dealt with the situation in a calm, mature manner.  I can relate to this story because there are teams that I have tried out for that I did not make, and like River, It only made me try harder for the next time.

Reviewed by: AthleticGirl08

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is about twins whose whole lives revolve around basketball. The older twin, Filthy MCnasty, and JB, his younger brother are both basketball stars. Their dad went to the world championships when he was younger and when he was doing a slam dunk, he hurt his knee. He could have had surgery for the injury but he decided not to. That was the end of his career and he never competed again. Skip foward years now and he is teaching his twins to be basketball prodigies.

One day in school JB finds a new girl walking in the cafeteria, and she is a basketball player too. Filthy MCnasty doesn’t approve of “Miss Sweet Tea”, the new girl, aka JB’s girlfriend. He starts spending all his time with her and he starts skipping practices and games. Meanwhile, the twins dad starts getting sick and he won't do anything about it. Will the twins make up and go to the championships? Is their dad going to be ok? What will happen to Miss Sweet Tea?

This book is both intense and caring. I give this book four and a half stars because the detail is AMAZING and you can feel the tense times the character goes through. You feel and live what is written on these pages. I like this book because it reminds me of the hard times but you will make it on the other side eventually, because life gets better.

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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is the well deserved winner of the 2015 Newbery Award.   Wow, what a great book!  Told in poetry that is bold and powerful, this book sings!  The author tells the story of twin brothers who are basketball stars on their school team.  Lots of fast action on the court will thrill basketball fans.  The book goes deeper than basketball, because what is happening on the court reflects the complications of life off court.  Drive toward the hoop with this heart hammering winner of a book.  I finished it in a single reading.  Could not put it down!

Reviewed by Mrs. Castro

Take Your Best Shot, by John Coy

If you like reading realistic fiction about basketball, then you should pick up the book Take Your Best Shot, by John Coy. The shot goes up and……. Sorry, can’t tell you.  This book is about a group of friends, whose names are Gig, Isaac, Diego, and Jackson.  This group of boys will always stick together as friends. While you are reading Take Your Best Shot you may have a lot of emotions.  Some of the emotions you may have are sad, but then it may get exciting and happy.  Some of the main parts in this story are when Gig’s dad gets in terrible trouble and the group of boys…..  Sorry can’t tell you.  If you want to know, you will have to read the book.  I was connected to this book because my aunt died and my whole family had to take our best shot to get through it.  The author, John Coy, has a message in this book.  The message is to always take your best shot in life and never give up.  I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by:  SWAG_2

Red Hot High Tops by Matt Christopher

The book I reviewed is Red Hot High Tops and the author is Matt Christopher.  This takes place on the basketball court at home and in school.  The theme of this book is, if you practice you will get better.  To me this book is exciting so read it to see if you think it's exciting.  I connected with this book because I like basketball books.  When Emily gets new shoes, do they help her game?

Reviewed  by basketball2001

Travel Team by Mike Lupica

Travel Team is written by Mike Lupica.  He is also the author of Summer Ball.  The main character of this book is Danny Walker.  He is a talented basketball player but somehow doesn't get chosen to be on the Vikings travel team.  I personally feel bad for him.  Read to find out how he gets revenge on the Vikings for not choosing him to be on the team.  Is it that Danny isn't talented enough, or did the evaluators just mess up?

Reviewed by Patriots1285