Hot Hand: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids | 
 enlarge | Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 162605
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0399247149
EAN: 9780399247149
ASIN: 0399247149
Publication Date: September 20, 2007
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Its simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everythings become complicated. His brother Ben, the piano prodigy, hardly talks anymore. His mom is always traveling on business. And his dad is always on his case about not being a team player. But when Bens piano recital falls on the same day as the championship game, it is Billy who teaches his dad the true meaning of being a team player. #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica scores from downtown with this new series for young middle-grade readers.
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He's On Fire! January 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Billy passed? Mike Lupica's book Hot Hand was a great book. Billy Raynor is a basketball player in the Rec. league. His dad was his coach and was extremely tough. Billy would make all his shots but, his Dad would scream at him because he would never pass. I agree with his Dad but, not with his punishments. He kicked Billy out of a playoff game. Billy's parents are divorced and he was having a tough time. Billy got suspended from school because he got into a fight. Ben, my favorite character, was a piano prodigy. Billy had a championship game on the same day as Ben's piano recital. The family worked together and found a way to go to both events but Billy had to miss part of his game. At the game, Billy came out hot but, with seconds left his Dad called timeout. "I am going with the hot hand. Yours." He said. One reason I enjoyed this book is because basketball is my favorite sport. This book is great for anyone who loves basketball. Lupica has a great flow throughout the book, keeping it interesting. Also, read Two-minute drill. A Great book for sports fiction lovers!
He's On Fire! December 21, 2007
Billy passed? Mike Lupica's choice to title the book Hot Hand was perfect. Billy Raynor, a basketball player in the Rec. league, coached by his Dad. His Dad was a tough coach. Billy would make his shots but, his Dad would scream and tell him to involve everyone. I agree with his Dad but, not with his punishments. He kicked Billy out of a playoff game. His parents are divorced and Billy was having a tough time. Billy got suspended from school because he was defending his brother Ben. Ben, my favorite character, was a piano prodigy. I wish I could play piano like him. Billy had a Championship game the same day as Ben's piano recital. The family worked together and found a way to go to both events; Billy had to miss part of his game. At the gym Billy came out hot but, with seconds to spare his dad called timeout and said" I am going with the hot hand yours." I recommend this book to anyone who loves basketball. Mike has Billy tell the story and he has a great flow throughout the book keeping it interesting. Try reading Two-minute drill. Sports fiction lovers read it!
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