| Teammates Contributor(s): Barber, Tiki (Author), Barber, Ronde (Author), Burleigh, Robert (With) |
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ISBN: 1416924892 ISBN-13: 9781416924890 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2006 Annotation: Tiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip." What gives," he thinks, "I've always carried the ball this way before." Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, "You've gotta believe," Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make a difference in the next big game against the Knights? Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Football - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005030867 |
| Age Level: 6-9 |
| Grade Level: 1-4 |
| Lexile Measure: 630(Not Available) |
| Series: Paula Wiseman Books |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 9.3" W x 12.3" L (1.02 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Family |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2006 pg. 946 Booklist 09/01/2006 pg. 116 Ebony 11/01/2006 pg. 43 School Library Journal 11/01/2006 pg. 117 PW Notes and Reprints 11/20/2006 pg. 61 Black Issues Book Review 11/01/2006 pg. 34 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 161 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 108323 Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tiki struggles to recover from a game day fumble until his brother helps him out in this story about perseverance. Tiki can't believe it when the ball is knocked out of his hand in the Cave Spring Viking's last preseason game against their rival Knights. And when nobody wants to talk to him the next day at lunch, he feels even worse. Can his brother and coach help him regain his confidence? |
Contributor Bio(s): Burleigh, Robert: - Robert Burleigh is the award-winning author of many books for children, including The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn, illustrated by Barry Blitt; Night Flight, illustrated by Wendell Minor; Black Whiteness, illustrated by Walter Lyon Krudop; and Sylvia's Bookshop, illustrated by Katy Wu. His many other books include Hoops; Stealing Home; and Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep! He lives in Michigan.Barber, Ronde: - Ronde Barber is a record-holding cornerback who retired after fifteen seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is one of only two cornerbacks selected to the Pro Bowl five times. He is married with two daughters.Barber, Tiki: - Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. He married and is the father of four children.Root, Barry: - Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother's Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. |
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