{"product_id":"9781250158437","title":"Tournament of Champions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word \u003ci\u003echampion. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTournament of Champions \u003c\/i\u003eby Phil Bildner, with illustrations by Tim Probert, is a fun, fast-paced, and diverse middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and sports fans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead all of the Rip and Red series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRookie of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTournament of Champions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMost Valuable Players\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRookie of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eA diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life.\u003ci\u003e” —Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Whole New Ballgame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters [are] pure fun with a lot of heart.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If the students are inspiring, so is [their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests!) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship.” —\u003ci\u003eChildren's Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025863491824,"sku":"9781250158437","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250158437_p0.jpg?v=1763703671","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250158437","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}