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Nikki on the Line

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Nikki wants to be a basketball star . . . but between school stress, friend drama, and babysitting woes, will she be able to make it on her new team? Judy Blume meets Mike Lupica in this pitch-perfect, action-packed, and funny novel. Thirteen-year-old Nikki Doyle's dreams of becoming a basketball great feel within reach when she's selected to play on an elite-level club team. But in a league with taller, stronger, and faster girls, Nikki suddenly isn't the best point guard. In fact, she's no longer a point guard at all, which leaves her struggling to figure out who she is and how she fits in.The stress piles on as Nikki's best friend spends more and more time with another girl on the team, and when her science teacher assigns a family tree project that will be impossible to complete unless Nikki reveals her most embarrassing secret. As if that's not enough to deal with, to cover the costs of her new team, Nikki has agreed to take care of her annoying younger brother after school to save money on childcare. As the stakes rise on the basketball court, at school, and at home, Nikki's confidence plummets. Can she learn to compete at this new, higher level? And how hard is she willing to work to find out?

About the Author :
Barbara Carroll Roberts is a graduate of Hamline University's Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program. She played competitive sports in high school and always wished there had been books in her library about athletic girls. That desire -- and the realization that there still aren't many books about girls who truly love sports -- inspired her to write this book. She lives outside of Washington, D.C. with her family and their many pets. This is her first novel. You can visit her at barbaracarrollroberts.com. Christine Lakin is an acclaimed audiobook narrator and Earphones Award winner, recognized for her engaging performances. In addition to her work as an actress--famously playing Alicia "Al" Lambert on the sitcom Step by Step-- Christine has narrated more than 200 audiobooks, as noted on Audible. Her narration skills have earned her industry praise, including 14 Earphones Awards, several Best of Year awards, and an Auddie nomination. Christine is inspired by the inner lives of the characters she voices, mood and tonality of the writing and plot twists. Her style ranges from dramatic and emotional to wry and comedic. She loves working with accents and assuming the personalities on the page when necessary.

Review :
An optimistic middle-grade novel melding heartfelt realistic fiction and sports fare.-- "Kirkus Reviews" I rooted for Nikki both on and off the court as she navigates changing friendships, tough competition, and the mystery of what makes us who we are.-- "Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of A Mango-Shaped Space" Readers who enjoy sports stories as well as those who enjoy realistic fiction will instantly connect with Nikki.-- "School Library Connection" This accessible coming-of-age story comes alive in its descriptions of basketball and the game's resulting life lessons.-- "School Library Journal" This charming and heartfelt debut is perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Kwame Alexander.-- "Booklist" "A tremendous book about basketball, taking risks, and becoming your true self." -- "Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor-winning author" "Middle school growing pains such as friendship strains, crushes, and confidence building are woven into a believable, nontragic character whose experience is underrepresented in children's literature...An optimistic middle-grade novel melding heartfelt realistic fiction and sports fare." -- "Kirkus Reviews" In Nikki on the Line, Barbara Carroll Roberts crafts a compelling story of a girl trying to fit the pieces of her identity together at a time when everything around her is shifting. Layered, compassionate, and utterly engrossing.-- "Anne Ursu, author of The Lost Girl"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781549123191
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publisher Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 165 mm
  • ISBN-10: 154912319X
  • Publisher Date: 05 Mar 2019
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Height: 155 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 272 gr


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