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The Playbook 52 Rules to Aim Shoot and ... [Hardcover]

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Does not apply
Brand
Unbranded
ISBN
9780544570979

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544570979
ISBN-13
9780544570979
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228623934

Product Key Features

Book Title
PlayBook : 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in this Game Called Life
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Sports & Recreation / General, Sports & Recreation / Basketball, Boys & Men, Family / New Baby
Illustrator
Neave, Thai, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Kwame Alexander
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-032909
Reviews
"A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules..." -- Publishers Weekly Β  "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." -- Kirkus Β  "Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences." -- Booklist Β , Spring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" "The volume reads like a series of locker- room pep talks by a coach with stories to tell and advice to give..." --Horn Book "A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules..." --Publishers Weekly "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." --Kirkus "Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences." --Booklist --, Spring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" "The volume reads like a series of locker- room pep talks by a coach with stories to tell and advice to give..." --Horn Book "A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules..." --Publishers Weekly "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." --Kirkus "Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences." --Booklist, Spring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" "A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules..." -- Publishers Weekly Β  "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." -- Kirkus Β  "Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences." -- Booklist, "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." -- Kirkus
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
796
Synopsis
You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. In this inspirational book full of poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, Newbury Medal-winning Kwame Alexander shares uplifting quotes from all-star athletes like Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other wonderfully influential figures like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also provides his own poetic and uplifting words, as he shares stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for anyone needing a little bit of encouragement., A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for anyone needing a little bit of encouragement. You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar., You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. In this inspirational book full of poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, Newbury Medal-winning Kwame Alexander shares uplifting quotes from all-star athletes like Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other wonderfully influential figures like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama., New York Times bestseller Indie Next Pick You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life . Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also provides his own poetic and uplifting words, as he shares stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement.
LC Classification Number
GV706.3.A46 2017

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