Athlete vs. Mathlete
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2013
- Category
- Basketball
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781443113618
- Publish Date
- Feb 2013
- List Price
- $6.99
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781443124638
- Publish Date
- Mar 2013
- List Price
- $6.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 7
Description
Can these twin brothers find a way to get along?
Owen lives to hit the hardwood during basketball season, while his fraternal twin brother Russell is all about his Masters of the Mind team. The two of them couldn't be any more different if they tried.
Trouble starts when a new coach takes over the basketball team. He wants Russell's height at centre court and Russell's surprising skills soon threaten Owen's court time; the family athlete suddenly finds himself in the unfamiliar and unpleasant position of riding the bench.
Meanwhile, Russell is ready to lead his Masters of the Mind team to victory at Regionals. But when Arthur Richardson the Third bullies his way onto the team with an eye on Russell's leadership spot, Russell realizes that the only way to save his season is to get Owen's help with a strategy to take back the team.
When the dust settles, the Evans twins know they have more in common than they'd ever imagined and they're ready to face the future as brothers and friends.
About the author
W.C. Mack was raised in Vancouver., BC, where she is certain her parents unwittingly cursed her writing career with a happy and stable childhood. Luckily, happiness did not impede her ability to write Hat Trick, nor her first book for middle-grade readers, After All, You're Callie Boone, also published by Scholastic. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Awards
- Commended, OLA Best Bets
- Short-listed, Red Cedar Award (BC Young Readers' Choice)
- Commended, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Athlete vs. Mathlete:
"Offering an honest and funny representation of sibling rivalry and peer pressure, this contemporary tale, told from the boys' alternating points of view, ought to find a large fan base." -Publishers Weekly
"There's wit as well as painful reflection in the novel, which shows both boys developing unrecognized talents behind their cool jock and proud nerd facades." -Booklist
"[A] fun, fast-paced novel . . . Despite some serious moments, the story is entertaining and appealing, providing some good points for discussion." -Resource Links
