![]() ISBN: 9781599909158 Published February 2013 by Bloomsbury ARC provided by publisher Added to the library's order list. I highly recommend it and am looking forward to adding the sequel, Double Dribble, as well. Verdict: This is a book that will fly off the shelves funny, realistic, school drama, sports, there's something for everyone. Russell is a bit too good to believe sometimes, but he becomes a bit more human by the end. Owen isn't a very likable character he's mean, overbearing, and selfish, but he's completely realistic in his behavior and the alternating viewpoints show how he got to the point of justifying the things he did, even when he knew they were wrong. The Pioneers are on a winning streak, and Russ and Owen are getting along better than ever. But now he's playing on the seventh-grade team alongside his fraternal twin, Owen, and they're tearing up the court. ![]() It just so happens that Russell is good at academics and sports and Owen is really only good at sports. Paperback 14.99 22 Used from 1.46 2 New from 7.00 One month ago, academic whiz Russell Evans never thought he'd be a basketball superstar. Owen doesn't suddenly turn out to have some amazing abilities elsewhere. Russell does have some amazing natural abilities, but he is also really bad at other parts of the game and needs to work hard to get into good physical condition. I loved that the author didn't descent into stereotypes, but kept the story realistic. Now this is a book that takes a pretty basic plot, that's been done plenty of times, and turns it on its head in an awesome way. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Can the brothers reconcile their differences and work together as a winning team, or will they lose on and off the court? Russell is worried about losing his old friends and his Masters of the Mind team, but is finding out he enjoys basketball more than he expected. Now Owen is struggling against jealousy, as Russell turns out to have some natural abilities. To everyone's surprise, he makes the cut. He's impressed with Russell's height and tells him to try out for the team. Russell is a serious student and leader of his school's Masters of the Mind team.īut everything changes in seventh grade, starting with a new coach. Owen shares his dad's love of basketball and is serious about his place on the team. ![]() They don't look alike, they don't share friends, and they certainly don't share interests. Twins Owen and Russell are nothing alike.
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