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Lupica, Mike

No Slam Dunk

229 pp. | Philomel | November, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-0-525-51485-5 $17.99
(3) 4-6 As seventh grader Wes Davies's basketball team competes for a championship, his Navy-veteran father sinks into PTSD-caused alcoholism. Meanwhile, Wes's showy team nemesis "Dinero" challenges Wes's commitment--drilled into him by his father--to above all be a good teammate. Short chapters alternate between on-court action and Wes's home life. The resolution feels tidy, but hoops fans will root for resilient and likable Wes.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

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