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Gitlin, Marty

Dirk Nowitzki: NBA Champion

32 pp. | ABDO | January, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-1-61783-292-5 $18.95
(4) 4-6 Playmakers series. This series presents athlete biographies for middle-grade readers. Hometowns, family lives, and charitable work are briefly noted, but the dry text mostly highlights players' careers. "Fun Facts and Quotes" offer more personal information: Nowitzki refuses to endorse products to earn extra money; Brady almost always signs autographs when asked. Captioned color photographs add interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Playmakers titles: Dirk Nowitzki, Tom Brady, Carmelo Anthony, and Roy Halladay.
Reviewer: Nancy Hull

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