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Waltman, Kevin
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
D-Bow's High School Hoops series.
Coming off a knee injury, African American senior D-Bow (Next; Slump; Pull) is ready to take his basketball skills to college. But there's a new white kid in school gunning for his spot, and family and girlfriend problems are distracting him. Will he flame out in the end? Detailed game action and a well-balanced emotional story line bring the series to a satisfying conclusion.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(3)
YA
High school junior Derrick "D-Bow" Bowen has worked hard (Next; Slump) to prove he's more than just "potential" on the basketball court. He's earned his coach's trust and the starting point guard position, but the Marion East team is falling apart. Waltman skillfully blends play-by-play basketball action with strong character development and dialogue that echoes the authenticity of the urban setting.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(3)
YA
All-star point guard Derrick "D-Bow" Bowen's (Next) sophomore year isn't turning out how he expected. He's having problems with his girlfriend, his team is struggling to click, and then an accident leaves his father injured and his family straining to make ends meet. Once again, Waltman skillfully blends play-by-play basketball action and strong character development; readers are left anticipating another book.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(3)
YA
Derrick is eager to make a name for himself as a standout freshman for the Marion East basketball team. But struggling to crack the starting five and butting heads with the coach, Derrick begins to consider taking his considerable talents to the elite Hamilton Academy next season. Well-written and layered conflicts along with thrilling game descriptions make for an intense and interesting read.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
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