Reverse spin, triple pump, reverse dribble, stutter step with twist to the left, stutter into jumper, blind pass. These are me. The moves make the man. The moves make me.Jerome Foxworthy—the Jayfox to his friends—likes to think he can handle anything. He handled growing up without a father. He handled being the first black kid in school. And he sure can handle a basketball.Then Jerome meets Bix Rivers—mysterious and moody, but a great athlete. So Jerome decides to teach Bix his game. He can tell that Bix has the talent. All he's got to do is learn the right moves…
Bruce Brooks Books
Bruce Brooks crafts compelling young adult and children's literature, delving into the intricate social dynamics that shape young lives. His formative experiences, marked by frequent moves and parental divorce, honed his skills as a keen observer of human behavior and relationships. Brooks possesses a unique ability to capture the emotional landscapes of his characters, offering readers profound insights into their inner worlds. His narratives are celebrated for their sensitive exploration of adolescence and familial bonds, delivering resonant and thought-provoking stories.
Those Who Love the Game
Glenn "Doc" Rivers on Life in the NBA and Elsewhere
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Talking with two-time Newbery Honor author Bruce Brooks, Glenn "Doc" Rivers, point guard for the New York Knicks, tells readers about the game he loves--basketball. From the schoolyard games he played against Isaiah Thomas to the NBA playoffs, Rivers gives us the inside story of someone who started in the neighborhood and made it out.
Il segreto di Dooley
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Ob man seinen Großvater vor dem Sterben bewahren kann? Dooley behauptet es und führt es vor. War es Zauber oder Zufall?