Bibliograph

After the shot drops, Randy Ribay

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After the shot drops, Randy Ribay

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

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resource.interestGradeLevel

7-8

Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

After the shot drops

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

1028995220

Responsibility statement

Randy Ribay

Summary

Told from alternating perspectives, Bunny takes a basketball scholarship to an elite private school to help his family, leaving behind Nasir, his best friend, in their tough Philadelphia neighborhoodBunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny accepts an athletic scholarship across town, Nasir feels betrayed. While Bunny tries to fit in with his new, privileged peers, Nasir spends more time with his cousin, Wallace, who is being evicted. Nasir can't help but wonder why the neighborhood is falling over itself to help Bunny when Wallace is in trouble.When Wallace makes a bet against Bunny, Nasir is faced with an impossible decision--maybe a dangerous one. Told from alternating perspectives, After the Shot Drops is a heart-pounding story about the responsibilities of great talent and the importance of compassion

Target audience

adolescent

Transposition and arrangement

not applicable

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